Newport Aquarium Accounting Clerk

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a member of the Finance team, you will lead by example by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed when interacting with one another, other aquarium team members, and guests
• Shares the duties of daily cash room handling and balancing with the Cash Room Specialist (CRS), and supervises all cash room activities. Coordinates the cash room coverage with the CRS to ensure every day of the week and year are covered. Part of your time will be spent working in the cash room with the rest working on other accounting functions
• Notifies the Sales Auditor of any discrepancies in the cash room balancing as soon as they are discovered
• Prepares the bank deposit and change orders and coordinates pickup and delivery of cash
• Ensures the vault and cash machine have an adequate supply of cash on hand
• Assists cashiers with the cash machine questions and issues, and work with the support vendor if needed
• Works with the Senior Staff Accountant and the Sales Team on accounts receivable duties, including payment processing and collections efforts
• Responsible for handling sensitive customer credit card information in compliance with data security procedures and PCI standards. Will perform the required annual PCI training when requested
• Performs accounts payable functions as required
• Scans company credit card receipts, invoices, authorized signature forms, and performs related functions and research as needed
• Maintains and updates files for invoices, COI's, W-9s, customer payments, purchase orders, and others as needed for accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Complies with safety and security directives, policies, and procedures
• Assists with audit requests when needed
• Maintains Authorized Signature Forms and related log
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer an Associate Degree and/or a minimum of 1-3 years accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Must have some knowledge of general accounting procedures, including accounts payable, purchase orders and receiving procedures
• Excellent money-handling experience and mathematical skills
• Prefer a working knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance
• Must have good PC skills and be familiar with Excel Spreadsheets
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with internal control policies and procedures
• Must have the ability to work with team members throughout the organization and be a team player with a positive attitude
• Must be a hard worker and a quick learner
• Must be willing to learn new duties, be cross-trained, and be willing to take on new tasks as needed
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of pre-employment credit check, and background check
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend, sit, stoop and reach
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 25 pounds

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Full-Time Benefits (if applicable)
  
  
  
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vison insurances
  • 40 sick hours, 40 personal hours, 8 Holidays, 80 Vacation Hours annually
  
  
  
  
• Benefits for ALL employees
  
  
  
  • Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
  • Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises' properties
  • Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
  • Discounts at Sharky's Cafe, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
  • Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
  • Training and development
  
  
  
  

You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before - ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start...and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics - truthful and filled with smart people; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION!

And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.

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Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values - greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving - give us purpose and guidance.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Associates of Accounting (preferred)

Skills