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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: AA105-0BWQ Posted on: 2016-08-0508/05/2016 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2016-09-04
 

Accounting Clerk (Seasonal)

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The Accounting Clerk (seasonal) contributes to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by ensuring financial sustainability through assisting accounts payable/receivable staff with daily clerical functions as they relate to the processing of invoices by opening and sorting mail, matching invoices to purchase orders, performing data entry of accounting information into the financial system and filing.

The primary responsibilities of the Accounting Clerk include d aily opening, sorting and processing of department mail. The Accounting Clerk will also a ssist accounts payable staff with daily processing of vendor invoices including, but not limited to: Assigning vendor numbers to vendor invoices; matching vendor invoices to purchase orders and other documents; scanning of invoices to approvers.; entering invoices into the financial system; filing voucher packages, vendor statements and other miscellaneous documents; pulling of invoices for bi-weekly check runs; returning vendor phone calls and/or contacting vendors for additional information via phone/email; m onthly scanning of contracts and other miscellaneous documents as needed. Other duties include a ssisting accounts receivable staff with daily processing of customer invoices including, but not limited to: Entering information from catering documents into the financial system and matching customer invoices to contracts. Other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and Specifications
The requirements include:
  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and Outlook computer skills required.
  • Strong skills in office machinery such as scanner, copier, and fax machine required.
  • Accurate basic math skills required.
  • Accurate data entry skills required.
  • Eye for detail, completeness and accuracy required.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
  • Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.

The preferred qualifications include:
  • Some college with accounting coursework desired.
  • Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or bookkeeping is strongly preferred, but not required.
  • Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.


Additional Information
This requisition is for an immediate temporary/seasonal opening for 2016 that has potential to last through December. The typical work schedule for this position averages 12-15 hours per week; 3-4 days per week for 3-4 hours per day. Morning availability as early as 8:00 a.m. a plus.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
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