Temporary Bookkeeper / Front Office Staff

Description

Teamsters Local 90 is seeking a Temporary Front Office Staff / Bookkeeper specializing in general administration and accounting to join our Union office in Des Moines, IA. Teamsters Local 90 is a labor union that organizes members for economic and social advancement. We represent freight drivers, warehouse workers, UPS workers, and workers in a wide variety of professional and industrial workplaces in both the private and public sectors. The Front Office Bookkeeper provides administrative and accounting support for the Local Union officers and business agents.

This role is needed to be filled for approximately 12 weeks starting May 28, 2024.

In this role, you will:

·Answer telephone calls and take messages so callers or visitors are dealt with promptly, courteously, and accurately.

·Transcribe, type, format and proofread a variety of material (e.g., correspondence, invoices, contracts, meeting minutes, reports, speeches, and presentations) using word processing, presentation, graphics, and spreadsheet software.

·Input data into QuickBooks system to ensure financial transactions are accounted for and books stay current and balanced.

·Handle payroll for office

·Use office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and printers.

·Perform other administrative tasks as required day-to-day.

·Additional activities may include distributing incoming mail, preparing outgoing mail, and filing and maintaining office supplies or inventory.

Qualifications:

·Ability to follow established procedures and guidelines to provide proactive, timely, and effective administrative and bookkeeping support to an office supporting 2 business agents and all the members of Teamsters Local 90.

·Ability to work under direct supervision and takes initiative to manage day and anticipate needs of the local.

·Proficient computer and typing skills

·Effective written and verbal communication skills

·Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

·Experience using QuickBooks and experience with basic accounting.

Compensation and Benefits

$25/hour. No benefits.

ADA

At Teamsters Local 90, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Primary Location This position is in Des Moines, at the Teamsters Local 90 office. Due to the nature of the job, 100% in office is required (no hybrid or work from home option offered). This role is paid hourly, and hours are Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm; lunch provided.