Accountant

Exempt : No

Type : Regular Full-Time

Department : Administration

Location : 120

OBJECTIVE:
The Accountant is responsible for a broad range of professional accounting functions. The position performs general accounting duties, supports month-end and year-end close processes, prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, and assists with financial reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration plus a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience; or any combination of education and experience to equal eight (8) years.
• Experience using computerized accounting and enterprise financial management systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions, sorting, filtering, pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex accounting concepts and financial information to individuals with varying levels of accounting and financial expertise.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES (Not Inclusive):

• Reconcile Statement of Financial Position accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports following standard accounting principles.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, track accounts payable and receivable, and match bank statements.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable, prepaid expense, accruals, and other assigned accounting areas.
• Complete month-end closing responsibilities related to accounts payable. Ensure all accounts payable transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable Aging Report to the general ledger and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare and reconcile the prepaid expense schedule and record monthly amortization entries.
• Examining expenses submitted by employees, including reviewing reimbursement requests for policy compliance, proper documentation, and coding prior to payment.
• Participate in month-end financial close meetings and collaborate with the accounting team to meet established deadlines.
• Inspect financial documents, verify data integrity, and assist internal or external auditors.
• Reconcile all employee benefits to invoices/employees/financial statements.
• Build financial forecasts, monitor performance variances, and cost allocations for programs.
• Communicate with finance staff, budget analysts, and program staff to obtain documentation and financial information necessary to meet internal reporting requirements and the reporting requirements of grantors, funding agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, internal controls, and efficiencies.
• Assists departments with interpreting purchasing, payment, and accounting procedures.
• Apply sound accounting judgment and critical thinking when resolving accounting issues and unusual transactions.
• Support special accounting projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting processes/procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is a professional position which requires organizational and communications skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with YDI employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies. Strict adherence is required to all regulations concerning confidentiality.

Background investigation to include fingerprinting will be required. Physical required at time of hire and may be required every five years. TB Test may be required. Travel may be required. Must submit valid driver’s license and proof of satisfactory car insurance under NM Motor Vehicle requirements. Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Youth Development Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and the employee and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advanced notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager.