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Position Description
Are you interested in pursuing a career in non-profit accounting? By joining our accounting team as part of the Emerging Leaders Program, you will have the opportunity to work directly with Acton’s team of experienced accounting professionals--including working directly with the CFO. In addition to general finance support, you will be able to work with Acton’s bookshop and e-commerce platforms in order to discover innovative ways to streamline processes and support increasing sales and distribution. By working in Acton’s Finance department, you will have the opportunity to hone a unique set of skills that will prove valuable in future career aspirations.
Qualifications
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Possess knowledge of retail sales and inventory management
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Understand fully the accounting cycle and how it is applied to a sales operation
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Have the ability to independently learn and further advance new systems
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Be able to recognize opportunities for improvement in systems and procedures and offer alternatives
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Desire to pursue a career in the accounting field is preferred