Assistant Bookkeeper

Assistant Bookkeeper - Stores Sales

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Two year degree in accounting, finance or business, and two to five years of progressively responsible experience in a general office environment with accounting and/or bookkeeping responsibilities or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the practices and procedures of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping. Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices of applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Knowledge of computer spreadsheet software and word processing software. Knowledge, skills and ability to successfully communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language. Ability to read and comprehend manuals and written instructions. Ability to maintain the confidential nature of related information. Ability to alphabetize, organize, and maintain various files. Ability to process financial and other documents in compliance with established policies and procedures. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately. Ability to successfully meet tight deadlines. Assistant Bookkeeper (Store Sales) Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and successfully work on multiple projects at the same time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, typing, and carrying light objects (usually less than 25 lbs.) 5-15% of work time.