Accountant I (50659)

• Utilizingcomputerizedaccounting system, primaryresponsibilityisthe production oftimelyandaccuratemonthlyfinancialreports;includingmonthlyincome statements, balance sheets,governmentreports,etc.; submitreportsforapprovalasinstructed.
• Analyzesasset andliabilityaccount balances, keepingaccurate back up,and prepareadjustmentsas necessary.
• Participatesin budget development;loads budget datato accounting system; updatesfinancial projections,monitorsexpenses,as directed;allocatescosts;andmaintainsfiles.
• Performs bankreconciliation.
• Participatesin proofing payrolltimeentry data.
• Participates in entry orreview AccountsPayableto ensureconsistency with policies.
• Claimsand othercontract billing.
• Assists with periodicreviewand update of fiscalprocedures;train program staffas necessaryin fiscal procedures.
• Supports the agency safety program.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

• Maintainfiling systemandrecord keeping,includingall necessary back upandadjustments; preparejournalentries,as appropriatetoaccomplishgoals.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

• Attendstrainingandinformationalmeetingsas directed.
• Maintains confidentiality with respecttoinformation andrecords concerning children, families, andstaff.
• Other duties as assignedwithin the scope of position classification.

• Associate Degreein accountingand/ or related field or 2+years’ experience
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

• Bachelor’s Degreein accountingand/ or related field.

• Associate Degreein accountingand/ or related field or 5+years’ experience
• Severalyears ofapplicableexperience highly desired.
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

• Abilityto read,analyze,andinterpretgeneral periodicals, professionaljournals,technical procedures, or governmentalregulations.
• Abilityto writereports, businesscorrespondence,and proceduremanuals.
• Abilitytoeffectively presentinformationandrespondto questionsfromgroups of parents,employees ofthe organization,andthe general public.
• Previousexperienceandfamiliarity with nonprofitfundaccountingandexperiencein budget developmentis desirable.
• Abilityto add, subtract,multiplyand dividein all units ofmeasure, using whole numbers,commonfractionsand decimals.
• Abilityto computerate,ratioand percent.
• Abilityto applygenerallyacceptedaccounting principlesto routineactivities.
• Abilityto analyzeaccountingactivityandmakeroutine projections.
• Abilityto understandand use a variety ofcomputerapplicationsandappropriate software,including spreadsheetsand word processing;and workplaceelectronictechnology,includinginternetaccess,ande-mail.
• Intermediate personalcomputer skillsincluding, but notlimitedto: designand develop databases;computerized presentation/trainingmaterials;andadvancedgraphics designapplications,may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate Degreein accountingand/ or related field or 2+years’ experience
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

• Bachelor’s Degreein accountingand/ or related field.

• Associate Degreein accountingand/ or related field or 5+years’ experience
• Severalyears ofapplicableexperience highly desired.
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.