Financial Transactions Record Keeper
This position keeps records of financial transactions for the agency. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Enters data into the general ledger, primarily adjusting journal entries and accounts receivable, but also including accounts payable, cash receipts, and cash disbursements as needed. Prepares accounting uploads to the general ledger. Reviews accounting invoice batches to ensure proper general ledger coding relative to budget and chart of accounts. Assists with analyzing financial data and reporting variances to appropriate management. Prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs. Prepares and analyzes balance sheet and income statement accounts. Assists with preparing monthly billings under grants and other awards, as needed. Assists with preparing monthly financial statements for departmental approval. Assists with preparing the annual report for the agency. Records all monthly revenue entries into the accounts receivable module or general ledger, checking validity and integrity before entry. Assists with internal and external audit and monitoring activities and inquiries; may submit items to auditors and agencies. Produces income statements needed by programs and development for grant and award submissions. Assists with monthly accounting activities and review for other associated entities. Monitors program distribution codes to ensure proper allocation of expenses; posts monthly expense allocations. Maintains monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Maintains fixed asset schedule and posts monthly depreciation. Maintains operating lease schedule and posts annual amortization. Performs bank reconciliations and assists with banking activities. Enters new customers and accounts in the general ledger system (MIP). Serves as backup for approvals of general ledger items in the absence of the controller. Assists with reviewing other accounting staff's entries for appropriate accounting activity, completeness, timeliness, and accuracy. Performs special accounting projects and other duties as assigned. Demonstrates willingness to help other finance staff when necessary. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills. Represents the agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner. Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.