Accounting Specialist

Career Opportunities with Early Learning Coalition of Polk County A great place to work. Careers At Early Learning Coalition of Polk County Share with friends or Subscribe! Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Description: This professional position performs general accounting and bookkeeping activities for the Coalition. Work involves providing accountability of funds and expenditures, while reporting to the Finance Manager, state and federal funding sources, as well as private grantors. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment based on professional education and previous experience. Coalition staff may be one on one with children in the Coalition office reception area while parents are obtaining services. Additionally, staff are expected to participate in Coalition sponsored events and may be one on one with children at activity booths. Essential Functions: The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Performs other job‑related functions and special projects as assigned. Coordinates the Coalition’s fiscal and accounting operations, maintains the accounting software application, posts transactions, manages accounts payables and receivables, and handles month‑end. Performs general bookkeeping activities, including issuing checks, payment vouchers, and invoices, ensuring timely payments, and reconciling bank accounts. Performs other general accounting functions, including processing staff travel reimbursements, entering payroll data into the general ledger, and assists with 1099 processing. Enters and monitors data for financial tracking, reporting, and cost allocation, generates monthly fiscal reports required by various funding sources. Collaborates in the development of the fiscal year budget and modifications, ensuring efficient fund utilization and accurate closeout budgeting in compliance with federal and state regulations. Assists with independent audits, state and federal fiscal monitoring, and other audit processes. Implements fiscal policies and revises procedures, following financial protocols for fund allocation. Acts as a Petty Cash Custodian, adhering to the Petty Cash Protocol, and handles other administrative processes as appropriate. Supervisory Responsibilities: None This position must be available to work flexible schedules, including occasional weekend/evenings as required. A valid Florida driver’s license, availability of an automobile during work hours, and the ability to travel locally, regionally, or statewide for site visits, training and other job‑related activities and functions are required. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Additional Requirements: Experience with payables, invoicing, and accounting software packages. The position requires advanced computer proficiency, particularly in accounting software and Microsoft Office, with exceptional expertise in Microsoft Excel. Ability to effectively communicate and work with diverse management levels and to prioritize tasks efficiently. Strong organizational and multitasking skills required. Preferred Qualifications: Non‑profit, governmental, and/or fund accounting experience Physical, Environmental, and Sensory Requirements : Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes). The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Early Learning Coalition of Polk County is a drug‑free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, disability (mental and physical), military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr