Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Supervisor:	Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Classification:	Non-Exempt
Pay Range:	$27.75 - $32.50 per hour dependent upon experience
Closing Date:	Open until position is filled

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Experience

• 2-5 years related experience
• Experience with human services and nonprofit organizations is desirable

Other Requirements

• A criminal and Motor Vehicle record which meets company standards.
• A valid Colorado Driver’s license.
• Verified legal status to work in the United States.
• Professional demeanor, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and time-management skills, and ability to safeguard confidential information.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Position Summary

The General Staff Accountant reports to the CFO. Maintains and controls the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that include analytical work and thorough review of financial records.

Essential Functions

Accounting

• Assist the CFO with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting/ Finance Department including grant management and budget review and analysis.
• Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures.
• Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivables.
• Review billing for Early Intervention and assist with Medicaid billing as needed.
• Review expense coding to ensure compliance with grants, contracts, and other funding streams/cost centers.
• Review and process credit card expense reports and receipts submitted by cardholders on monthly basis.
• Perform the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.
• Prepare and analyze the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports per program and department.
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance.
• Process billing for the Rocky Mtn. Early Childhood Council.
• Potential to act as backup for payroll and benefits coordinators when needed.
• Manage year-end tax reporting (1099) process.
• Assist in managing client benefits accounts in conjunction with the client Benefits Administrator.

Other Required Duties

Standards of Behavior/Conduct

• Respond to all requests for information or communication in a timely manner.
• Report all on-the-job injuries to Director of Human Resources within 24 hours of the occurrence and provide a detailed account of the events leading to the injury.
• Respond as a Mandatory Reporter. Report all incidents of suspected client rights violations, mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately according to Colorado state law and MVDS policies and procedures.

Skills and Competencies

• Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e., GAAP), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations.
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics GP, Paylocity, Sage Intacct, and Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good record keeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel).
• Hands-on detail-oriented tasks.
• Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization.
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Must be able to perform essential physical activities associated with this job (with or without a reasonable accommodation) which include frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, walking and climbing stairs, lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, kneeling, stooping, pushing, pulling (100 pounds of force) and twisting.

Requires concentrated visual and auditory attention; ability to work in environments that could include changes in temperature/humidity, dust, odors, noise, various allergens (both chemical and food related) etc.; ability to work with individuals with disabilities, a variety of illnesses, and medical conditions; working indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles; works around and with others, and alone; may have to walk on slippery and /or uneven walking surfaces; expected to assist individuals receiving services with entering and exiting the vehicle, toileting, cleaning, bathing, cooking and other basic life skills.

There are inherent risks in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. May be subject to name calling or other verbal insults in addition to physical aggression including, but not limited to, hitting, kicking, spitting, slapping, punching, throwing objects, etc. MVDS provides general and specific training to best prepare staff to prevent, and/or manage these occurrences.

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of the position and to provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all employees within the position perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Experience

• 2-5 years related experience
• Experience with human services and nonprofit organizations is desirable

Other Requirements

• A criminal and Motor Vehicle record which meets company standards.
• A valid Colorado Driver’s license.
• Verified legal status to work in the United States.
• Professional demeanor, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and time-management skills, and ability to safeguard confidential information.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Must be able to perform essential physical activities associated with this job (with or without a reasonable accommodation) which include frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, walking and climbing stairs, lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, kneeling, stooping, pushing, pulling (100 pounds of force) and twisting.

Requires concentrated visual and auditory attention; ability to work in environments that could include changes in temperature/humidity, dust, odors, noise, various allergens (both chemical and food related) etc.; ability to work with individuals with disabilities, a variety of illnesses, and medical conditions; working indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles; works around and with others, and alone; may have to walk on slippery and /or uneven walking surfaces; expected to assist individuals receiving services with entering and exiting the vehicle, toileting, cleaning, bathing, cooking and other basic life skills.

There are inherent risks in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. May be subject to name calling or other verbal insults in addition to physical aggression including, but not limited to, hitting, kicking, spitting, slapping, punching, throwing objects, etc. MVDS provides general and specific training to best prepare staff to prevent, and/or manage these occurrences.

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of the position and to provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all employees within the position perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.