Accountant I

Scope:Responsible for the maintenance of the agency’s financial data in order to provide management with accurate information necessary to assist low-income people.Essential FunctionsPrepare journal entries on a monthly basis.Prepare monthly financial reports and invoices for various programs/funds.Assist in month- and year-end closings.Assist in preparation for year-end audit and funding source monitoring visits.Assist in reconciliation of monthly credit card charges.Prepare and document agency match required by funders.Prepare various internal finance reports as required.Prepare monthly financial reports and invoices for various programs/funds.Prepare required financial reports to banking institutions as required.Prepare A/R aging report on a monthly basis.Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.Execute other specific tasks as assigned; some of which are continuing, while others are occasional in nature.Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment with a usually quiet noise level. This is largely a sedentary role and the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, frequently use hands and to talk or hear.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of three years of experience in a related field OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.Minimum Competencies:Working knowledge of intermediate internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.Travel Requirements:Ability to travel to various sites.Licensing and Other Requirements:Valid identification and reliable transportation.Must be COVID-19 vaccinated, or partially, with the ability to complete within 30-days of employment. Circumstances preventing vaccination, and corresponding accommodations will be reviewed and considered.Work Hours:Work schedule is Monday – Friday, with specific hours (and occasional Saturdays) to be determined by department needs.Other Duties:Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency