Accountant/Bookkeeper

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Classifies, records and summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Ensuring financial records are accurate.
• Preparing monthly financial statements.
• Debits, credits and total accounts in computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Receives, records and banks cash, checks and vouchers.
• Codes documents according to company procedures.
• Reconciles records to bank accounts
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Inputs and updates information in databases and spreadsheets
• Works with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with company policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office products, particularly excel.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to organize and prepare clear, concise and accurate correspondence.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to listen and understand, asking questions when appropriate.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to others in order to convey information effectively.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of employees, officers, directors, and service providers.
• Ability to manage time and be efficient and effective in the completion of multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to establish productive business relationships with others, both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision in carrying out the tasks and responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to be a self-starter and motivated to complete work with a sense of urgency.
• Evidence of flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands and Abilities

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods of time.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity that allows for the ability to type, sort documents, file.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Ability to operate standard business equipment such as fax, computer, printer, copier, etc.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or the equivalency
• 1 years’ experience in bookkeeping preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred

Other Requirements

• May be required to attend activities outside the office to stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.
• Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, all employees must remain drug free and alcohol free when reporting to work and while engaged in any work related activities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules that may include early/late or weekend working hours.

EOE

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and as such, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer . We value diversity and believe employment, training, and promotional opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, color, gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, status as a transgender individual, and sexual orientation), sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status or membership in the armed services, or any other consideration that is protected by applicable federal ,state, and local law.

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