United Way looking for a staff accountant

United Way of Lake County - an independent, nonprofit organization in Mentor - is looking to hire a staff accountant to start immediately. Essential functions are listed below.  

Accounts Receivable:
-    Enter donor pledges and payments into donor tracking software program
-    Track donor designations to ensure accuracy upon payment and to honor donors' wishes
-    Generate donor pledge reminders in order to make sure payments are received in full to the best    of our ability
-    Deposit checks remotely from the office and bring cash deposits to local bank
-    Accurately track funds which are collected throughout the year for various special events
-    Knowledge of United Way's standards and policies regarding collections and designations

Other Duties:
-    Assist the Finance Director in the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and G/L account reconciliations
-    Assist the Finance Director with the audit, budget, and reports as needed
-    Attend special events and meetings throughout the year
-    Assist Finance Director and/or Campaign Director in other duties as assigned 

Credentials
-    Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or equivalent work experience
-    Experience with non-profit accounting is preferred
-    Experience with accounting software, QuickBooks is preferred
-    Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
-    Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
-    Well organized, attention to detail, work well in overall team environment, complete tasks without direct supervision at times, ability to multi-task and prioritize  

Please submit resume to careers@uwlc.org.