Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Minimum Requirements

• Associates Degree or Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in non-profiting business accounting preferred

Core Competencies

• Effectively uses accounting skills and software to track, manage, and provide reports for all financial areas of agency operation.
• Maintains accurate records of budgets, income, and expenditures for all programs.
• Identifies and effectively response to any financial concerns or areas of risk/liability.

Job Duties

• Screens telephone calls and visitors as directed; may refer calls to appropriate staff.
• Welcomes and is courteous to all persons entering the office.
• Computer-based ledger accounting.
• Manage all duties related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Payroll Tax Returns, Banking Deposits, Account Reconciliations, IRA Computations, Invoicing, Filing, Reclassification of Journal Entries.
• Maintains accounting documentation in accordance with policies and relevant regulations.
• Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports; compiles and analyzes data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Collects and maintains monthly rent payments made by clients.
• Maintain all financial records for the HUD811 programs including processing monthly HAP payments, annual PRAC renewal and budget, R&R drawdown request, and any other related items.
• Collects or assist with payroll preparation, travel reports, supply requisitions, etc.
• Prepare monthly invoices to be sent to grant contractors.
• Organized and maintains files, records and complies reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.