Job Information
Aston Carter Accounting Clerk in Jackson, Mississippi
Job Title: Accounting SpecialistJob Description
Answer the telephone and properly route calls. Process incoming mail. Process donations in the AQ2 Scanning System and in the Virtuous Donor Software System. Deposit all donation checks and miscellaneous checks via the BankPlus DepositPlus System. Prepare the cash bank deposits. Enter database updates in the Virtuous Donor Software System (change of addresses, deceased, remove from the mailing list, etc.). Pull mailing lists for all direct mail appeals from the Virtuous Donor Software System. Pull donor analytical information from the Virtuous Donor Software System. Code accounts payable invoices. Reconcile vendor statements. Review the Pearl Thrift Store Daily Revenue Reports. Take care of all human resources needs. Process bi-weekly payroll (currently 26 employees). Process all miscellaneous paperwork (miscellaneous deposits, manual checks, debits, credits, etc.). Maintain filing system in accordance with the Records Retention Policy. Liaison with vendors, insurance companies, etc. Liaison with the CPA firm, external auditors, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.
Hard Skills
Documenting and processing incoming donations
Assigning value to donated goods for tax purposes
Database management in Virtuous Donor Software System
Processing bi-weekly payroll
Reconciliation of vendor statements
Coding accounts payable invoices
Maintaining filing systems
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Adaptability to new technologies
Organizational skills
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Jackson, Mississippi.
Work Environment
This is a local homeless shelter (overnight and extended stay). They have an admin office and operate a thrift store. This individual will work primarily in the office.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.