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Job Description

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income and expenses, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles. This role supports the finance department with day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly reconciliations, financial reporting, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements.

Job Description

Job Title: ACCOUNTANT

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer

FLSA: Exempt

Pay range starts at 50K-DOE

Summary

Job Description

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income and expenses, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles. This role supports the finance department with day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly reconciliations, financial reporting, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements.

Basic Functions And General Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate accounting records of finances, ensuring proper tracking of income and expenses.
• Records transactions following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial documents.
• Helps ensure compliance with the annual budgetary guidelines set by management and the Board of Directors.
• Manages accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, tracking outstanding payments, and following up on overdue accounts to support cash flow and revenue cycle efficiency.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Assists with preparing audit schedules and reports for internal and external audits.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer with financial analysis and reporting.
• Handles financial data entry, including expenses and revenue tracking for specific programs or departments.
• Coordinates with other departments to collect necessary financial information and support financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Reviews expense reports and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• General Financial Support: Provide additional support to the Finance team as needed, including helping with grants and donations processing, preparing for audits, and assisting with financial year-end and month-end closing tasks.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS

This position requires extended periods of sitting with some periods of walking and standing. It may also require bending, kneeling, and/or stooping and climbing stairs. An individual in this position may need to drive a vehicle to resources in the community. There may be extended periods of using a computer and/or calculator.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Open to learning new skills and adapting to changes in financial processes and systems.
• Willingness to receive seasonal flu vaccination.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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