Accountant CPA

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:   Accountant - CPA

EMPLOYER: Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation 

STATUS:   Full time - exempt

REPORTS TO: Sr. Accounting Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE:  11/1/2026  

SUMMARY: The Accountant is responsible for general ledger maintenance, AR and AP processing, payroll processing of the parent corporate entity (ONIC), and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. The Accountant also performs financial analysis and reconciliation, supports period end reporting and special projects, and contributes to continuous process and system improvement.

DUTIES AND RESPON SIBILITIES:

General Ledger Accounting (33%)

• Prepare journal entries accurately and timely for prepaids, depreciation, and period end accruals following GAAP.
• Upload monthly property accounting files to the accounting system.
• Assist in future accounting software changes, such as data cleanup, account configuration, legacy data migration, parallel testing, training, and documentation.
• Document and maintain general ledger accounting manual.

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable (22%)

• Prepare agency service invoices.
• Record daily cash receipts.
• Manage and maintain vendor profile and w9s.
• Input ACH payments upon obtaining required approval.
• Manage invoices in the AP processing system.
• Support the Office Manager and the program team in vendor communications and resolving invoice and payment issues.
• Coordinate the business credit card expense reporting with the card holders and perform data import.
• Assist in annual 1099 tax reporting.

Payroll (22%)

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 
• Investigate and fix pay errors and variance issues.
• Prepare and submit retirement benefits payment with accurate supporting documentation.
• Prepares payroll and benefits journal entries. 
• Process changes to employee deductions as requested.
• Work closely with HR to ensure consistency between payroll, personnel records, and benefits.
• Respond to inquiries from employees regarding payroll, benefits, and timekeeping. 
• Document and maintain payroll procedures and workflow guides.
• Provide training and support to departments on payroll procedures and system usage.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation consistent with company policy and audit requirements.

Period End (10%)

• Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assist in period-end ledger reconciliations for the parent entity and all affiliates.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and documentation.

Financial Analysis and Special Projects (8%)

• Perform initial review of replacement reserve requests.
• Support the Finance/Accounting team in decision-making by preparing ad hoc financial reports and analysis as required.
• Support in Asset Management and Finance Projects by maintaining reminder system of critical dates and various project-related documents.

 

Other (5%)

• Participate in required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting, payroll, time-keeping processes and improve efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Sr. Accounting Manager and the CFO.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year College or university, in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Required certificate or license: CPA license.
• Required computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Software, Inventory Software, and Payroll Systems.
• Other skills required:
  • Ability to learn and use other software programs and applications needed.
  • Ability to write and edit work for spelling and grammar.
  • Ability to read and interpret written information.
  • Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, to listen and get clarification, and to perform group presentations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Continually required to talk, hear, and observe.
• Continually required to use the telephone and standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Rarely exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, or kneel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. 
• The employee must maintain regular hours at the ONIC premises or at any other prescribed place of work. 
• Reliable transportation is required. If operating a vehicle, a current Driver’s License and proof of motor vehicle liability insurance are required.
• May be required to attend occasional evening or weekend events.
• A hybrid work arrangement can be considered. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS: Health plan (Medical, Dental, Vision), Retirement plan, Paid time off, Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

First Shift, Monday - Friday