Accountant I

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+)

Position: Full-Time

Accountant I Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,500.00 annually (3 levels based on experience and education)
Reports To: Randy Frye, Financial Controller

Department: Finance Department

Job Summary

The Accountants are responsible for the fundamental aspects of Families and Youth Innovation Plus' financial record keeping, financial transactions, managing account payables and receivables, and reconciling bank statements and other GL accounts. In addition, this position assists with the preparation, monitoring and management of program budgets.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with month end closing and journal entries
• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements
• Assist Controller and Department managers in preparing department budgets
• Assist in year-end audit balance sheet accounts reconciliation, to include cash accounts, prepaid accounts, depreciation, liabilities, notes, accruals, etc.
• Assist with grant proposals and program budget planning
• Prepare Program Billing and submit monthly invoices
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries for corrections as needed.
• Prepare monthly comparison report by budget line item
• Prepare monthly and year-to-date program(s) financial reports
• Enter accounts receivable and accounts payable into Great Plains accounting software
• Track program invoices submitted monthly to ensure all payments are processed and received timely

What You Need:

• Accounting Degree, Bachelor 0-3 years exp.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events without losing sight of objectives or completing tasks
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion as a rule
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills