Growing Power is seeking a full-time accounting assistant

Growing Power, Inc. is seeking a full-time accounting assistant to assist the Associate Director/Finance Manager Growing Power, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, located in the City of Milwaukee that supports the development and sustainability of community-based food systems, i.e., farmers markets, community gardens, school-based gardening, and agricultural projects.  It offers hands-on training and technical assistance in sustainable agricultural techniques that can be implemented in urban or rural settings. as follows: Responsibilities: ·         Accounts Payable – coding, entering and completing all tasks related ·         Accounts Receivable – invoice weekly for our clients + ·         Assist with all duties related to the accounting department ·         Assist with Human Resources ·         Assume other administrative tasks as assigned

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Qualifications:

 

·         Accounting degree preferred not required

·         1-3 years experience in nonprofit preferred not required

·         Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher

·         Experience with hands on accounting

·         Good attitude and positive outlook in work environment

·         Full-time schedule requires ability to work outside of the regular 40 hour/week schedule

·         Full participation in Growing Power’s monthly “From the Ground Up” weekend workshops (January – June) in addition to the regular work-week load

·         Experience is helpful working with diverse people

·         Informative with social justice issues and an interest in food security and local sustainable development

 

Please email a cover letter and resume to tammy.mcintyre@growingpower.org

Application review begins immediately and closes on August 15, 2011

Growing Power is an equal opportunity employer.