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Summary: The AP/Payroll Specialist, under the direct supervision of Accounting Manager is responsible for assigned accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable and payroll.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Perform duties associated with accounts payable such as maintain vendor file, review consultant agreement, process AP invoices, cash disbursement, process 1099 and filing.
2. Process payroll include verify timesheets, set up new hires, keep track payroll deductions and maintain payroll records.
3. Completion of assigned disbursement and financial transactions, assuring that all are properly recorded on a timely, complete, and accurate manner, including necessary and required reporting and filing
4. Review general ledger accounts for accuracy, prepare adjusting journal entries and perform account analysis.
5. Assist annual external audit with independent auditing firm and funder, comply with internal controls and other grant/contract requirements.
6. Support special projects and/or other duties periodically as assigned by Accounting Manager, Director of Residential Recovery Services or Executive Director.
Personal and Professional Qualifications:
1. BA or BS degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field. The substitution of equivalent work experience may be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree.
2. Relevant accounting experience, non-profit fund accounting is a plus.
3. Motivated and skilled financial professional who functions well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time among competing tasks.
4. Excellent analytical skills, interpersonal communication skills and must be detail oriented.
5. Understand accounting principles, proficient in Microsoft excel, word, and ADP payroll.
6. Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated knowledge of the American Indian community and culture, highly desirable.
7. If in recovery, at least three (3) years of continuous sobriety required.
8. Must meet standards of character under PL 101-630, section 408, Character Investigation, subsection (a) and PL 101-647, section 231, Requirement for Background Check, subsection (c), and agree that employer can contact the last two employers, the sex abuse detective division of local law enforcement and Child Protective Services of the last two counties in which the person has lived or worked.
Full Time
$68k-83k (estimate)
04/30/2024
05/16/2024
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