Basic Job Description:
The Accountant is responsible for all general ledger activities, this role will also reconcile/review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll journals. Additional duties will include generating financial reports, maintaining fixed asset sub-ledgers, and participating in an annual independent audit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial statements, utilizing information from current platforms.
- Set up and maintain financial data on computer systems for all functions of budgeting, fixed assets, costing, and general ledger.
- Balance all subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger monthly; closes out annual general ledger and opens new year.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
- Store and archive all financial data, building easily searchable system.
- Maintain fixed asset sub-ledger, records appropriate depreciation and oversee physical inventory.
- Participate in AR and collections efforts.
- Facilitate audits of financial information, prepares audit schedules as required.
- Communicate with staff as required regarding financial issues.
- Attend staff meetings to learn policies, rules, regulations, and procedures surrounding our work.
- Remain familiar and compliant with all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent of education and experience.
- 5+ years public accounting experience or non-profit/government accounting experience required.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
- Proficient in English (oral and written); active listener with excellent communication skills.
- Strong attention to details, analytical and organizational skills.
- Operate in highly stressful situations from both internal and external sources, adapting and making decisions as needed.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, complying with state and local financial requirements.
- Ability to multi-task, interpreting on-going problems and suggesting possible solutions.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
