Finance Analyst

Position Summary

Finance Clerk II supports daily financial operations by handling cash management, deposits, data entry, and invoice processing. This role provides administrative support for fundraising programs and special events, assists with donor contribution processing through DonorPerfect, maintains financial records in compliance with retention policies, and serves as backup to the Finance Clerk I as needed.

Primary Focus: Cash control, reconciliations, fundraising support, and administrative financial assistance to strengthen internal controls, safeguard organizational assets, and ensure accurate documentation of retail, admissions, and donor-related revenue.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create bank deposits as directed.
• Prepare and distribute change funds for retail locations.
• Conduct safe audits and cash counts as assigned.
• Provide administrative support, ticketing, and invoicing for fundraising programs and special events.
• Assist with financial data entry, invoice processing, report generation, and other business-related needs.
• When requested, assist with processing donor contributions through DonorPerfect (e.g., InstaCharge).
• Maintain Zoo files, including filing, retrieving, and purging documents in accordance with record retention policies.
• Serve as backup for Finance Clerk I when required.

Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skill, and Ability)

· Bachelor’s Degree, associate’s degree, or relevant experience.

· Two (2) to five (5) years of related Finance professional experience in a business office.

· non- profit experience (Advantage, preferred)

· Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

· Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

· Valid drivers’ license required.

· Reliable and punctual attendance habits.

· Quick Books (online) experience preferred.

· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.

· Ability to engage and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff at all levels.

· Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment.

· Friendliness, enthusiasm, and a positive and professional attitude.

· Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects.

· Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

· Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

· Commitment to the mission of the Topeka Zoo and its Core Values.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms. Along with the ability, be able to bend, lift, pull, twist, push, squat, and drag. Have good “hand/ eye” coordination, lift a decent amount of weight.

· Ability to safely handle and operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment necessary to conduct assigned tasks.

· Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions; the environment may include wet, icy, or muddy conditions.

· Have good time management while showing productivity.

· Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.

· Ability to exercise care to avoid accidents.

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

· Ability to read computer screens, e-mail, and mail.

· Ability to talk on the phone.

· Ability to work some evenings and weekends and attend events is required.

Work Environment:

• Interaction with staff and customers, including demanding or difficult customers and/or situations.

· Although most work performed is within scheduled hours, some irregular hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays may be necessary. Willingness to work flexible schedules when necessary, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

· Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.

· Interaction with staff and customers.

· Shared office environment.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have two (2) to five (5) years of related Finance professional experience in a business office?
• Do you understand the position pays $55,000-$60,000 per year based on experience and education?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person