Accountant

SUMMARY The Staff Accountant will assist in all financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for the organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties. Assist in the direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all parts of the organization. Assist in direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control utilization of financial resources. Prepare financial statements, management reports, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets or reports required by regulatory agencies. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives and current accounting standards. Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and nonorganizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities. Assist in all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker's compensation. Prepare reconciliations for monthly and annual closings. Make adjusting journal entries when necessary. Other specific tasks include preparing cash receipts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and other financial transactions. Provide Individual and Systems Advocacy on issues that will promote the independence, integration, and full community participation of persons with disabilities. Other duties as assigned. USER-DEFINED Employee will request direction for non-routine tasks but is expected to exercise judgment and authority consistent with procedures or routine behavior. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required. Significant experience and knowledge of accounting software packages, notably MIP Fund Accounting software, and Microsoft products, specifically Excel preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, email, or in person. Ability to write, enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in written or electronic form. Ability to speak effectively before groups of consumers or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to solve problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. CRITICAL THINKING Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. LEADERSHIP SKILLS Action orientated. Should be able to independently analyze and determine work priorities. Should be able to follow up on feedback to ensure positive outcomes. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Effective verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to communicate in a professional and courteous manner. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. Effective facilitation skills. Should be able to facilitate group discussions. Able to understand communication issues and resolve them in a clear and respectful manner. Attention to detail. Should be able to develop and deliver accurate written materials. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent communication and public relations skills, independent means of travel. Aptitude for using computer tools reliably. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The work environment is generally office work. Salary $50,000 Yearly Salary, Estimated: Salary would be Discussed and Based Upon Experience of Applicant: #J-18808-Ljbffr