Accountant 1

Job Title

Pay Range: $31hr - $36hr

Requirement/Must Have

• Experience with Accounts Payable.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with reconciling complex discrepancies between accounts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Motivated, self-starter who is comfortable working on a team and individually.
• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public accounting.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to accounting and bookkeeping.
• Extensive knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Ability to lead budget preparations.
• Ability to direct the preparation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting problems.
• Ability to develop new, or modify existing, accounting procedures and methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial reports to assess compliance with procedural standards.
• Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
• Advise the appointing authority and/or controller of the status of all accounts.
• Develop policies and procedures for general accounting and bookkeeping.
• Oversee usage of the computerized accounting system.
• Establish work methods and control measures for accounting/bookkeeping functions.
• Certify the accuracy of the agencys financial records and accounts.
• Review reports for grant reconciliation for grant-funded accounts.
• Direct program staff in accounting matters relating to specific program funding.
• Assist the controller in budget preparation.
• Manage, analyze, and report information to support accurate decision-making and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare financial statements, monitor budgets, reconcile accounts, analyze trends, and maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Assist in interpreting complex financial data, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and providing guidance to internal stakeholders.

Skills

• Accounts Payable.
• Accounts Receivable.
• Account Reconciliation.
• Public Accounting.
• Automated Accounting Systems.
• Budget Preparation.
• Financial Reporting.