Accountant

Job Title

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.

General Responsibilities

Responsible for providing accountant activities of the statewide permanency contract, leads administrative fiscal activities and training, planning, organizing and directing all processes related to accounts payable and disbursements, and daily cash management.

Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded.

Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.

Compiles financial data to aid Fiscal Manager in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.

Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expense.

Provides lead Accounts Payable functionality.

Education/Training

An A.S. and 2+ years experience or B.S. degree in accounting, finance or related field of study preferred.

Experience

A minimum of two (2) year of experience in general accounting functions normally required.

ADA

Ability to bend, stoop, sit, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits: Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Voluntary short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.

Diakon offers continuing training and education, provides the ability for career advancement, and hosts staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled