KVTN-DT (VTN) Data Entry/Accounting Clerk
(customer service experience required)
Position Open: March 1, 2023
Reports To: Accounting Manager
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Job Description
The Data Entry/Accounting Clerk is primarily responsible for maintaining VTN’s donor database, performing clerical tasks including data entry, filing and maintaining accurate records for the purpose of generating financial statements and reports using accepted accounting principles. Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, this position plays a key role in donor communication, requiring a high level of integrity and a friendly, professional demeanor.
Responsibilities will include:
- Maintain VTN’s computerized donor records.
- Acquire a high-level knowledge of current database management system (Blackbaud-eTapestry).
- Serve as liaison to the Blackbaud-eTapestry system and troubleshoot system problems as needed.
- Respond to donor inquiries and concerns via phone, e-mail or letter.
- Evaluate and maintain efficiency of processes to ensure deadlines can be met even during periods of heavy volume.
- Produce accurate weekly and monthly reports for management review.
- VTN is a TV ministry that relies on viewer support and conducts one on-air fund-raising telethon each quarter. During these events, employee schedules are adjusted to typically include one or two evening shifts and one weekend shift per quarter taking donation pledges from viewers via phone.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management team.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 3 years of relevant accounting and/or donor data entry experience
- Verifiable work history of honesty, integrity and timeliness
- Must have exemplary customer service skills to communicate with all VTN donors
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with ten-key number pad – minimum 130 characters per minute.
- Typing skills – minimum 40 wpm
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college
- Experience with database management and commitment to data integrity.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in the nonprofit or Christian ministry sector is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize information, priorities and meet deadlines
About VTN
VTN is a regional network of three full-power Christian TV stations focused on the State of Arkansas and surrounding areas. VTN is carried on over 200 cable systems, DIRECTV, DISH, nationally and internationally via the VTN ROKU Channel and Livestream.
Benefits
- Great hours for life/work balance: 8:30AM-4:30PM 4 days per week; 8AM-4:30PM 1 day per week.
- Health insurance partially paid
- Dental plan available
- Vision plan available
- Paid vacation and personal days
Job Type: Full-time
As a religious broadcaster, we seek applicants of the Christian faith. When applying for this position, please confirm your Christian faith. We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without a VTN Application and confirmation of faith.
To apply for this position, download an application here at https://www.vtntv.com/wp-content/uploads/VTN_Application.pdf then submit your resume, application and statement of faith as detailed on the web site. Or, fill out this application and submit.
Email to:
[email protected]
Fax to:
VTN General Manager 501-225-2165
Or snail mail to:
VTN General Manager
P.O Box 26207
Little Rock, AR 72221-6207
VTN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.