Accountant

Accountant IAccountant I: Provides financial information by preparing reports, maintaining accounting records and general ledger and analyzing accounts and program expenditures.Duties and ResponsibilitiesApproves AP vouchers and codes expenses and chargesAnalyzes general ledger account and program financial situation Provides financial analyses, participates in budget preparationPrepares documentation for internal and external auditPrepares monthly billing and DrawdownMaintains Accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with Federal, state and local financial requirementCorrects errors by posting adjusting entries in Great Plain Accounting softwarePrepares monthly, quarterly, yearly closeout reports for fundersMaintains simple accounts and balance reconciliationOther duties as requiredEssential Ability AcknowledgementAbility to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.Essential DutiesAn essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.Approves AP vouchers and codes expenses and chargesAnalyzes general ledger account and program financial situation, participates in budget preparation, assist internal and external auditPrepares monthly billing and DrawdownMaintains Accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with Federal, state and local financial requirementOther duties as required and may be subject to changeMandated ReporterAs service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.QualificationsRequirementsMust be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsAbility to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.EducationBachelor's degreeExperience3 years of Accounting/Bookkeeping experience.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's in finance, business or accountingAccounting experience in federal grant reporting and grant management preferredExperience working in public and/or non-profit organization preferredGreat Plain accounting softwareVolunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.