Accountant I

Job Title: Accountant I

Job Status: Full-time

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Accountant I applies principles of accounting to maintain accurate accounting records. Responsible for handling the account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and assisting Fiscal staff on various projects. Using basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the employee assists in preparing financial reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation of standardized financial reports based on set procedures and schedulesResponsible for collecting bids either him/herself or ensuring that staff complete and submit to the fiscal officeComplete analysis of all procurements to submit for approval to appropriate individualsPrepare and input general ledger entries by utilizing set procedures and various accounting systemsRetrieve data from various source systems to perform reconciliation processesReview and update department procedures and documentationPerform spreadsheet work to help analyze and distribute requested financial data to internal customers in a clear and concise formatPrepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which include performing bank reconciliations, preparing and posting required journal entries, reviewing and reconciling all balance sheet accounts and preparing summaries of significant events and budget variancePrepare expenditure reports and monitor grant fundingPrepare all required reports for assigned functional units and other entitiesMaintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessaryProvide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget processHandle agency year-end asset depreciationMaintain currency in accounting principles and proceduresOperate standard office equipment and use required software applicationsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Finance, fund accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Financial and accounting software applicationsFederal and state financial regulationsMicrosoft Navision Accounting Software a plusSkill in:

Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to:

Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projectionsMeet deadlines, including financial reports to funders on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as well as government reportsPartner with other functional areas to accomplish objectivesInterpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriateOrganize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingWork independently as well as collaboratively within a team environmentHandle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional mannerEstablish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organizationEducational/Previous Experience Requirements:

Minimum Degree Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Required Disciplines:

Accounting, Finance or related field

~or~

A minimum of three years of experience working in accounting (preferable in a non-profit setting) or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human ResourcesLicenses/Certifications:

Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:

None

Working Conditions:

Hours:

Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required:

None generally required

Working Environment:

Climate controlled office