Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position involves the performance and coordination of advanced and technically complex accounting work often requiring independent judgment, for a moderate size financial and business operation.  Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, policies and procedures of the Organization, and oral and written instructions from Managers and Directors, and other laws and regulations. A professional work ethic and high levels of quality in accuracy and customer service are expected at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage funds received by the organization

Control the recording and depositing of all funds received including trips to the            bank as needed.

Prepare monthly cash receipts control for balancing to the client information system.

Coordinate and ensure all cash handling and recording systems are balanced on a monthly basis.

Maintain petty cash and specialty funds.

Reimbursement requests and other financial reports for all funding sources including but not limited to the Summary Drawdown Schedule.

6.      Assist the Director of Finance as directed in the preparation and processing of            Journal entries into the general ledger system, financial statements, various schedules including account reconciliations, fixed asset and depreciation updates, and maintain documentation to meet annual audit needs.

Administrative/Individual and Team Effectiveness

Accept feedback and constructive criticism in a positive manner and demonstrate performance improvement through application of supervisory direction and feedback.

Quality Assurance Measures

Develop and maintain excellent customer service standards, upholding the five promises to all clients served.

Meet weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and annual deadlines as evidenced by timely reporting.

Strive for continuous quality improvement in all areas.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare checks for support funds.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in accounting.

Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience or equivalent  work experience.

Experience in accrual basis accounting system.

Experience in non-profit fund accounting environment.

Knowledge of multiple revenue allocation and line item expense allocation across multiple cost centers.

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