Finance and Accounting Specialist
$31,200–$39,520 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Process accounts receivable and payable transactions by validating invoices, entering data into the general ledger, and reconciling sub-ledgers with bank statements. Monitor intake queues for deposits and payments, review source documentation for accuracy, and investigate discrepancies to recommend corrective actions. Support financial reporting by preparing summaries, tracking budget cycles, and maintaining vendor and customer master records. Identify workflow bottlenecks, document procedures, and assist with audit documentation to strengthen financial controls. Work standard business hours with occasional evening and weekend availability to support departmental needs.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations experience or education, or an equivalent combination thereof
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
- Demonstrated ability to work with financial data, maintain organized records, and support transactional accounting processes
- A commitment to, and ability to effectively convey, the Garden's mission of connecting people with plants with a genuine passion that also exemplifies the Garden's Core Values: Embrace Curiosity, Collaborate with Compassion, Exemplify Expertise, Look Forward, and Take Time to Celebrate
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial data and documentation
- Organized and process-oriented with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
- Strong communication skills with the ability to follow up effectively with internal departments and external vendors
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and contribute to improvements in financial processes and workflows
- Collaborative team player who supports departmental goals and cross-functional coordination
- Appreciation for the mission of the Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Availability: 18 to 25 hours per week with a primary schedule of standard business hours with occasional evening and weekend availability required to support the department and organizational needs
- Occasionally requires the ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Occasionally required to work in an outdoor environment subject to all weather conditions and must traverse varied and uneven terrain
Desired Qualifications
- Previous professional work in a non-profit environment working with fund accounting and restricted funds is preferred
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