Accountant Job at Servingschools in Limestone

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting duties such as monitoring various general ledger accounts, preparing and reviewing journal entries, etc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares journal entries for assigned accounts according to established schedule.
2. Maintains the Imprest Fund according to established policies and procedures.
3. Reviews trial balance to locate, identify, and resolve all input and accounting errors.
4. Maintains center records, ledgers, and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
5. Transmits payroll hours to the Corporate Payroll Department. Reviews the payroll register upon receipt. Maintains all other data affecting the payroll.
6. Maintains Student Government Association checking account and reports.
7. Performs analysis of various general ledger accounts by reviewing entries, compiling and comparing transactions, determining and resolving open items, and interpreting trends and/or deviations. This includes occasional special analyses as required.
8. Trains bookkeeper in coding of accounts and inventory controls.
9. Maintains inventory systems established by the Finance Manager.
10. Fills in for the Finance Manager in his/her absence.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area. One year’s work-related experience required.

Preferred: Two years or more work-related experience.

Knowledge Required: Must possess sound working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, good organizational skills, ability to work with detailed information, excellent math skills, ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately, proficient in the use of personal computer, working knowledge of software applications, e.g. MS Excel, MS Word or Word Perfect, excellent communication skills including technical skills, both oral and written.

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