Accountant

SUMMARY:

The accountant maintains records for the general ledger, payroll accounts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This position plays a key role in maintaining the day-to- day financial tasks of our business office, creating financial transactions, and generating relevant reports. Overall, the position provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements on an on-going basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must understand and support the mission of the organization.

· Must possess personal qualities of integrity, respect for others, good judgment, and good communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Prefer bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

· A minimum of five years of related experience

· Expertise in Excel and knowledge of other business software required: Word, Outlook and accounting software

· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy and leadership ability

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulations

· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

· Demonstrates initiative and self-direction

· Superior data management, time management, organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills

· Possesses strong communication skills, both verbal and written

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Plan and oversee day-to-day accounting

· Responsible for the overall general ledger accounting system and other financial accounting computer functions

· Generate monthly financial reports for management review

· Perform general accounting duties that include month-end closing reconciliation of all accounts and journal entry posting to the accounting software (SAGE/MAS 90)

· Hands-on accounting duties comprise A/R, including posting weekly cash receipts,

bank reconciliation, invoicing, collections and cash flow analysis

· Prepare analytical financial reports. Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare supporting documentation to assist with preparation of the annual budget

· Manage fixed assets including calculation of depreciation and updating the schedule of fixed assets

· Maintain an orderly accounting filing system including the chart of accounts, the established electronic and paper filing systems, and the naming conventions of electronic files

· Complete sales and use tax filing if needed

· Reconcile payroll information, in particular reconciliation to tax returns

· Comply with local, state and federal government reporting

· Perform other duties to complete organization goals and objectives

· Demonstrated ability to work in an environment that promotes compassion, service and social justice

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

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

· Work is performed in an office environment

· Able to sit for a long period of time

· Ability to do some lifting, bending, stooping and reaching for supplies, files and packages, etc.

· Possess the mobility to maneuver throughout the building

· Use keyboard and computer terminal, telephone and other office equipment

· Exert force and/or lift or carry items weighing twenty (25) pounds occasionally.

· Ability to sit for long periods of time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.65 - $36.05 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person