Accounting specialist

The Accounting Specialist performs a wide variety of support functions as an integral part of the finance team. These functions include regularly scheduled responsibilities and statewide support of accounting and banking responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Actively participate in one-on-one and staff meetings, alert management when issues arise that prevent meeting deadlines and goals and provide information and assistance to management in identifying ways to continuously improve work processes.
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively in a positive and supportive manner.
• Coordinate between Accounting Department, Troop Support Department, volunteers, and banks for statewide troop bank accounts.
• Responsible for being the go-to person with account set up, council transactions, maintenance, troubleshooting, and closing accounts.
• Manages troop bank account reporting.
• Assist Product Program Department with paperwork, reporting, and cash handling duties.
• Coordinate between Accounting Department, Product Program Department, and volunteers with financial transactions.
• Accounts Receivable Duties Manage Financial Assistance process.
• Manage the Cash Receipts process.
• Be the Wells Fargo Program Administrator.
• Understand and complete assigned month-end responsibilities and work papers by established schedule.
• Manage the Unclaimed Property process.
• Understand and complete assigned year-end responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or financial operations
• Experience working in nonprofit or program-driven environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with: General ledger systems (e.g., Abila, or similar), Bank account reconciliation and financial reporting, Accounts receivable and collections processes
• Experience handling: Cash receipts and deposits, ACH transactions and payment processing, Financial audits and account reviews
• Excel (intermediate to advanced: formulas, reconciliation, reporting)
• Experience managing: Bank accounts (setup, maintenance, reconciliation, and closure), Financial assistance programs and approvals, Month-end and year-end close processes
• Strong data management and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive financial situations professionally
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and high-volume periods
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining records (electronic and physical)
• Ability to contribute in meetings, provide feedback, and support organizational goals
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to assist others
• Current or former Girl Scout member, or willingness to become a registered Girl Scout member
• Ability to successfully pass required background check and comply with all organizational screening requirements
• Commitment to the mission, values, and standards of the Girl Scout organization