Washington Bookkeeper

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Job Title: Washington Wing Bookkeeper (Full-time)

Salary: $19.40 hourly

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Reports to: Wing Financial Analyst/ Dotted Line Responsibilities to Wing Commander

Closing date: 14 February 2020

Wing Bookkeeper (Full-time). Works independently to provide administrative and program support to the Civil Air Patrol Wing Commander. Maintains financial and personnel records to ensure Wing compliance with Headquarters’ and government requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Must have two years of verifiable experience in an administrative position, demonstrating attention to detail in accurately composing, preparing, and proofing written material to meet established deadlines while juggling multiple competing priorities.
• At least 3 years of verifiable bookkeeping experience is required.
• Must have excellent Microsoft Office skills with a solid working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Must be able to compose non-technical correspondence using a strong command of the English language and proper punctuation.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices relating to files required.
• Must have experience operating office equipment such as copier and fax machine.
• The job requires a high level of interpersonal skills including poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work occasional short-notice overtime required.
• Knowledge of Civil Air Patrol preferred not required.
• Ability to adapt correspondence to standard Air Force guidelines desired.
• Associates Degree preferred.

To apply, visit our website at www.gocivilairpatrol.com to complete and submit our required online employment application. A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment application by fax to 334-953-9906 or via email. This position does not offer a relocation package. In this position, Civil Air Patrol offers a 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental insurance, paid life insurance, sick/vacation leave, paid holidays and optional short/long term disability, vision, cancer insurance, accident insurance, and a flexible spending account. Salary: $19.40 hourly. Closing date: 14 February 2020. No phone calls, please. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.40 /hour

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
• QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday