Accountant I

ACCOUNTANT I

The Accountant reports to the Administrative Manager and is responsible for, but riot limited to, maintaining the day-to-day accounting functions. accruals, financial statement preparation, and performing general accounting functions, as required.

The essential job duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

I. Full cycle Accounts Receivable, including preparation of monthly invoices and maintaining customer and vendor records

2. Accounts Payable including: purchase orders and vendor records maintenance

3. Multiple Bank reconciliations for depository accounts

4. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts; reviewing for input accuracy and prepare monthly reports and journal entries, as needed

5. General ledger maintenance

6. Prepare weekly payroll

7. Administration of quarterly business and payroll taxes

8. Prepare monthly financial statements

9. Maintain required business documents

10. Prepare annual 1099's

II. Assistance with the annual budget and audit process

12. Maintain financial document retention files

13. New vendor setup and maintenance

14. Vendor statement reconciliation and discrepancies

15. Deposit and cash reports

16. Prepare and/or review of all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure

17. Perform accounting requirements Authority's construction projects

18. Perform other related duties as may he requested by the Executive Director

REQUIREMENTS:

I. Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2. Proficient in accounting software (3 years minimum experience)

3. Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

4. 3-5 years Full Charge Bookkeeping experience

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office

6. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

7. Highly organized and detail oriented

8. Able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision

9. Strong verbal and written communication skills
10 Thrives in a collaborative, team player office environment

II Ability to interface well with staff and external contacts of the Authority

12. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality

13.Strong organizational skills