Accountant II

Accountant II

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low-income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant supports the Center for Human Services' (CHS) mission by performing and coordinating accounting duties within the organization, in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all general ledger activity by ensuring all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP.
• Assists in the monthly close process and reporting by providing detailed analysis of transactions.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts by analyzing data, variances, and trends to support data driven, strategic decisions.
• Assists with audit preparation and interacts with external auditors by gathering data and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensures Data Integrity for accounting system applications by updating and maintaining data through queries, review of data, identification of variances, and making necessary adjustments.: Facilitates automation efforts by evaluating processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company regulations and policies by studying legislation and company policies and applying those policies and regulations to financial transactions.
• Provide support and analysis for development and grant/funding initiatives.
• Supports the organization and Accounting Team by assisting and performing other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Critical thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Strong organizational skills

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Data analyzation
• Initiative
• Problem solving
• Results orientation

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field plus three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal seven years.
• Advanced Excel skills including the ability to combine and manipulate large sets of data.
• Must provide proof of valid driver's license and personal valid vehicle insurance.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Project management experience, time management and organizational skills are preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP platform(s) is preferred.
• Contract and Grant knowledge preferred.

SHIFTS: FT (40 hrs. per week) Various

BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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