Wing Bookkeeper

Description:

About Us

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is comprised of 61,166 volunteers in career fields as varied as mechanics, doctors, plumbers, executives, teachers, and retirees. CAP members embody our core values of integrity, volunteerism, excellence, and respect. CAP is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with our core values

We are your neighbors, your co-workers, and we are servant leaders volunteering our time and resources to support our communities with emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth education and development, along with the promotion of air, space, and cyber opportunities.

Civil Air Patrol is in a unique position being both a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and an Air Force Auxiliary. We are a Total Force Partner along with the Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

We are the only non-profit organization in the United States that combines search and rescue, youth leadership development, with aerospace and cyber education.

Today, our 26,083 cadet members and 35,083 adult members serve with passion across 8 Regions and in 52 CAP Wings throughout the nation, including all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Requirements:

• Wing Bookkeeper (Full-time) Provides program support to the Civil Air Patrol Wing Commander
• Maintains financial and personnel records to ensure Wing compliance with Headquarters and government requirements
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Prepare and process payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Conduct account analysis and reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial statements
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Prepare financial reports for management review
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits
• Stay up-to-date with financial concepts, regulations, and best practices
• Utilize accounting software such as Sage to record and track financial transactions

Benefits:

• Must have two years of verifiable experience in an administrative position demonstrating attention to detail in accurately composing, preparing, and proofing material to meet established deadlines while juggling multiple competing priorities
• At least three 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
• A high level of interpersonal skills, including poise, tact, and diplomacy is required
• Ability to work occasional short-notice overtime required