Accounting

Entry Level Accountant - Non Profit - Public Sector

Gainesville, Florida
Work Type: Full Time

Full-time - Direct Hire Opportunity to work for a mission-driven non-profit 

  • Location is Woodland Park, Gainesville 

  • Comprehensive Benefits and PTO 

  • Positive and collaborative work environment 

  • Work hours: 8-5 with flexibility to arrive / leave earlier or later 

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Job Details 

 

  • Collaborate with the CFO and Staff Accountant 

  • Use your knowledge of accounting fundamentals 

  • Train and learn the HUD's (Housing and Urban Development) processes 

  • Data Entry, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliations and Reporting 

  • Work with automated processes using systems and tools 

  • Project work 

Required Skills 

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration OR similar. 

  • Understanding of Accounting basics: Account types, basic journal entries, financial statement basics, etc. 

  • 0 - 2 years of work experience  

  • Customer service skills 

  • Critical thinking and the ability to investigate discrepancies 

  • Organized and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently 

  • Self-starter 

  • Comfortable using MS Excel, Word, Office, File Sharing, and other systems 

  • Eager to learn and grow into a more experienced accountant within the public sector 

  • Ability to clearly understand and follow written and oral instructions 

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Nice to have Experience 

  • Multi-tenant or public housing or similar

  • Proficiency in basic bookkeeping principles and practices

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