ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

The Accounting Specialist is the primary position focused on accounting for the Trails Foundation of Northern Utah (TFNU). Other key duties include: TFNU Membership Campaign oversight, donation management, volunteer management, and maintaining and organizing TFNU documents.

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Job Location: Ogden, UT

Position Type: 15-20 hours per week

Wage: $15-$17 per hour depending on experience

The Accounting Specialist & Office Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director and assists the TFNU Board Treasurer. Duties shall include but are not limited to:

Job Description

- Maintain and manage TFNU’s management software- Little Green Light

- Reconcile all monthly bank statements and merchant accounts for treasurer review and approval

- Input and prepare payroll for all TFNU employees

- Maintain and create fund transfers within QuickBooks

- Prepare monthly/quarterly cash available reports

- Maintain grant tracking and funds available for awarded and reimbursable grants

- Prepare and deposit funds and save documentation on server

- Create month end reports from merchant services account

- Enter merchant transactions and deposits by customer in QuickBooks

- Accurately input, code, and track all TFNU transactions and donations

- Billing, invoicing and check printing

- Provide backup documents for the treasurer

- Responsible for the overall management and organization of the office, equipment, and supplies, ensuring everything runs smoothly

- Ensure all insurance, documents, business licenses, easements, and contracts are current, filed and accurate

- Assist with TFNU Membership Campaign reporting and other Fundraising efforts

- Provide volunteer coordination, notify volunteers of opportunities, provide information to volunteers, and track volunteer hours

- Responsible for helping to respond to TFNU emails and phone calls

- Assist with Sponsorship and Partnership opportunities

- Assist with daily office functions

- Assist Executive Director as needed

Professional Qualifications

- Accounting skills/knowledge and Quickbooks experience is required

- Experience with processing payroll (ADP) and Excel

- Non-profit experience is preferred but not required

- Detail oriented and able to work independently

- Well-organized, self-motivated, and proactive

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Knowledge of and ability to use various software applications, including: word processing, email, presentation, publishing, spreadsheet, and database

- Ability to make timely decisions when faced with competing priorities and to maintain a composed manner under pressure

- Interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, board members, volunteers, and partners

- TFNU employees must be able to pass an employment background check

Please email resume and at least one letter of recommendation to [email protected] no later than November 10, 2023.

Trails Foundation of Northern Utah is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds trails to create a culture where all have places to walk, run and ride as they enjoy nature and connect with their neighbors in Northern Utah. We are committed to the idea that a non-motorized network of public trails and pathways significantly contributes to our community’s economic vitality and quality of life.

Trails Foundation of Northern Utah works with elected officials, governmental employees, philanthropists, and community members. As an employee of TFNU, you shall work to continually improve the good reputation of the organization within the communities of Northern Utah and state-wide organizations.