Kentucky Wing Bookkeeper

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Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is comprised of 68,020 volunteers in career fields as varied as mechanics, doctors, plumbers, executives, teachers, and retirees. CAP members embody our core values of integrity, volunteerism, excellence, and respect. CAP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are in alignment with our core values.

We are your neighbors, your co-workers, and we are servant leaders volunteering our time and resources to support our communities with emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth education and development, along with the promotion of air, space, and cyber opportunities.

Civil Air Patrol is in a unique position being both a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and an Air Force Auxiliary. We are a Total Force Partner along with the Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

We are the only non-profit organization in the United States that combines search and rescue, youth leadership development, with aerospace and cyber education.

Today, our 31,024 cadet members and 36,996 adult members serve with passion across 8 Regions and in 52 CAP Wings throughout the nation, including all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Job Title: Kentucky Wing Bookkeeper (Part-time)

Salary: $22.50 hourly

Location: Frankfort, KY

Reports to: Wing Financial Analyst/Dotted Line Responsibilities to Wing Commanders

Closing date: 7 September 2024

Wing Bookkeeper (part-time) Provides program support to the Civil Air Patrol Wing Commander. Maintains financial and personnel records to ensure Wing compliance with Headquarters’ and government requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Must have two years of verifiable experience in an administrative position demonstrating attention to detail in accurately composing, preparing, and proofing material to meet established deadlines while juggling multiple competing priorities.
• At least three years of verifiable bookkeeping experience is required.
• Must have excellent Microsoft Office skills with a solid working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Must be able to compose non-technical correspondence using a strong command of the English language and proper punctuation.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices relating to files is required.
• Must have experience operating office equipment such as copier and fax machine.
• A high level of interpersonal skills, including poise, tact, and diplomacy, is required.
• Ability to work occasional short-notice overtime, required.
• Knowledge of Civil Air Patrol preferred not required.
• Ability to adapt correspondence to standard Air Force guidelines desired.
• Associates Degree preferred.

To apply, visit our website at www.gocivilairpatrol.com to complete and submit our required online employment application. A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment application via email to employment@capnhq.gov. This position does not offer a relocation package. In this position Civil Air Patrol offers 401(k) retirement plan, paid life insurance, sick leave, paid holidays and optional short/long term disability, critical insurance, and accident insurance. Salary: $22.50 hourly.

No phone calls, please. EOE