Accountant I

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accountant I is responsible for assisting the VP/Chief Financial Officer in planning and managing all phases of financial activities to include auditing, budgeting, cost reporting, billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, pension plan accounting, grant management, contractual compliance and monitoring, financial reporting and presentations. Work is performed with a high level of technical supervision. There are no supervisory duties assigned to the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the VP/CFO with organizing and directing the maintenance of the accounting system.
• Conducts and coordinates program and fiscal reviews for compliance with funding
• Requirements and internal controls under direction of the VP/CFO.
• Assists the VP/CFO develop and maintain budgeting systems which provide control of expenditures to include individual program and consolidated budgets.
• Monitors accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll records for appropriate processing and recording.
• Prepares individual program and consolidated financial statements, invoices and other reports for submission to external agencies and internal management.
• Provides technical and supportive assistance to the accounting, billing and bookkeeping staff.
• Prepares specialized reports and completes specialized projects as requested by management.
• Reconciles agency bank statements
• Performs other duties assigned by the VP/CFO in keeping with the agency’s philosophy, purpose, priorities, goals and objectives.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associates Degree or higher
• Experience: Five or years’ experience as a bookkeeper or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting can be substituted for five years’ experience. Associates Degree in Accounting can be substituted for two years’ experience. Knowledge of automated accounting systems, word processing programs and spreadsheet applications.
• Other: Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of accounting, with emphasis on governmental and non-profit accounting systems and procedures. Knowledge of office management procedures, practices and equipment as applied to accounting and auditing. Ability to adapt to new accounting procedures and methods to meet the agency’s needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to meet the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must be able to communicate information to staff and the public.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use all office equipment.
• Must be able to visit all agency locations
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of individuals in the workplace.

Principals only please

Salary Description

Up to $64,000 DOE