Employment Opportunities:

Position: Finance Assistant

Reports to: Vice President of Finance and Administration

Purpose: The Finance Assistant contributes to the achievement of United Way of El Paso County's (UWEPC) mission and vision through effective fiscal management.

Key Accountabilities

 

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist the Vice President of Finance and Administration in the fiscal functions of the organization, to include:

• Manage accounts payables -- perform data entry, disburse payments and reconciliation of accounts.
• Process payroll and related documents.
• Prepare monthly distribution of approved (allocation and designation) payments to eligible agencies.
• Assist in entry to general ledgers.
• Assist in processing of pledges receivables and donor designations.
• Assist in preparation of IRS, governmental, and grant reports.
• Create reports, queries, and spreadsheets.

Provide administrative support to UWEPC to include:

• Prepare and post outgoing mail and deliver post office. Deliver deposits to bank and retrieve mail from post office.
• Serve as relief operator on the switchboard.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications--Knowledge, Education and Experience

Associate's Degree. Courses in bookkeeping/accounting preferred.

Two years of general office procedures, accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred. A combination of education and/or experience will meet qualifications.

Knowledge of the non-profit sector is a plus.

Relationships

The Finance Assistant will focus on developing and maintaining relationships with vital volunteers and stakeholders. Internal relationships involve working with all staff in other divisions within the organization.

Skills and Demonstrated Abilities

Extensive computer literacy with proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications is required. Effectively and efficiently coordinate multiple projects.

Personal Attributes

Strong organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Self-starter
Ability to conduct multiple projects with minimal supervision
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Attention to detail, accuracy
High standards of quality

Successful candidate must also embody personal attributes of honesty, integrity, professional behavior, tact, sense of urgency, and sense of humor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of the position.

Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license, insurance and vehicle required.

Job Classification

Full Time
Non-Exempt

 

Please submit resume and coverletter to:

Nina Siros

nsiros@unitedwayelpaso.org