Accounting/Office Assistant

Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This position works in tandem with the Senior Accounting Manager to fulfill responsibilities for accounting functions (as assigned by the CEO) of the League of Human Dignity, LHD Metro Housing Corp, LHD Central Housing Corp, and LHD Building Corp.

· Demonstrates thorough knowledge of and implements all applicable accounting regulations and principles.

· Responsible for completion of the following accounting tasks: accounts payable, maintains various journals and ledgers, manages petty cash, and accounts receivable.

· Provide reports on a regular and timely basis.

· Assist with annual audits of the agency.

· Answer multi-line phone system and accurately direct calls.

· Greet and direct consumers of visitors to appropriate staff as needed.

· Monitor inventory of office supplies, forms, postage, brochures, etc. and arrange for replenishment as needed.

· Operate offices equipment including copier, fax, postage meter, computer and printer. Arrange for maintenance and repair as needed.

· Assist all staff with clerical tasks as assigned, including but not limited to:

o Filing, copying.

o Distribute incoming and post outgoing mail.

o Typing letters, forms, etc.

o Maintain lists, such as mailing lists, equipment inventory lists, etc.

o Assist with special projects, such as mailing.

o Assist with equipment loan/rental program.

· Consistently promote and implement the League/Independent Living Philosophy within the work environment and communities the League serves. Maintain a high degree of honesty and integrity in the performance of job duties and tasks.

· Other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY SKILLS

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Experience answering multi-line phone system and managing multiple phones as necessary.

· Experience using computer for data entry, word processing, spreadsheets.

· Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instruction.

· Demonstrated ability to self-initiate, work independently and manage multiple tasks.

· Demonstrated proficiency and thorough knowledge of accounting software. Experience with Sage Business Works preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to make various mathematic computations quickly and accurately.

· Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and productively with people.

· Must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for up to eight hours per day.

· Persons who experience a disability strongly encouraged to apply.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Associate’s degree in accounting or business administration.

· Four years successful full-time experience in accounting in an organization/agency with at least $1.5 million budget.

· Knowledge of and experience with government grants management preferred.

Pay: $47,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person