Accountant III

Job Details Job Location: Community Support Services - Akron, OH 44311 Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours) Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $73,000.00 Salary/year The Opportunity We are seeking to hire an Accountant III to join our Finance Team. This individual is responsible for preparing financial statements and analyses that help support the achievement of the agency’s financial objectives and maintaining the integrity of the CSS computerized accounting system. What You’ll Do Assist in maintaining the integrity of general ledger. Contribute to the completion of timely monthly and annual financial reports and statistics detailing financial results. Prepare journal entries to the general ledger. Evaluate subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enter corrected data into the general ledger. Perform tasks associated with the general ledgers, including monthly journal entries, month-end general ledger executions (by cost center and by natural account). Assist in monthly closing and production of financial statements to guarantee timely reporting. Assist in reviewing and updating monthly closing procedures. Regarding subsidiary schedules, review supporting schedules to ensure that the agency’s accounting practices are being maintained, i.e. insurance, fixed assets, amortization of prepaid expenses, and make recommendations where applicable. Reconcile the asset values reported to the various balance sheet accounts. Prepare vouchers, online transfers and assist Human Resources with any problems concerning payroll deductions, child support and garnishments. Research questions and issues pertaining to finance, expenditures, etc. Prepare and analyze data to discover patterns and discrepancies and develop meaningful ad hoc reporting schedules for the Controller and/or CFO as needed. Prepare and compile data for unclaimed funds. Check Payeeship batches for accuracy pertaining to amount and account number. Coordinate and prepare Federal, State, and other Agency reports required by various grants and awards programs, including compiling documentation for monthly draws from funders. Gather and calculate data and prepare other fiscal reports and program and department financial statements monthly for Controller and CFO to share with Directors. Assists in ensuring the Representative Payee program is operated efficiently and effectively. This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business is required. Master’s Degree preferred. Great Plains Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook proficiency required. Ability to apply accounting principles to practical situations. Ability to evaluate financial data and make appropriate recommendations. A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission. Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy. Knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger, and bank and credit card reconciliations. Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment. A willingness to cross train and remain flexibly to help the department. Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to work within established policies and procedures. About Us For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area. What We Offer Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources Engaging, autonomous atmosphere Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program 401(k) with 5% employer contribution 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches Life insurance and short- and long-term disability Company's website Company's Facebook page Equal Opportunity Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Support Services