Are you a professional working in the accounting field and looking to expand your career horizons? Would you like to know that your work truly makes a difference in the world? At Voices For Independence, we are improving lives every day.

Our Accounting Department helps support our mission of empowering people with disabilities and promoting independent living. If you are a people person and great with numbers, finances and accounting, perhaps you’d be a good fit to join our growing team!

Description of Duties
The Accountant is an accounting professional who is expected to perform all manner of accounting functions at a high level. This position also carries out other accounting duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer such as:

• Reviewing account reconciliations and financial reports provided by support staff
• Working with organizational leaders, strategize on grant allocation and disbursement, while monitoring the fiduciary components of grants on an ongoing basis
• Preparing month-end account reconciliations
• Assisting with creation of annual budgets and forecasting
• Monitoring operating cash flow
• Monitoring bank accounts and investments
• Providing assistance with fixed-asset tracking and reconciliation
• Responsible for the annual filing of 1099 and unclaimed property returns
• Preparing and reviewing payroll reports for Workers’ Compensation
• Providing wage and earning reports as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three years accounting experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge within the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Non-profit accounting, reporting, cost allocations, contract compliance issues and reports
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Superior organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Experience may be substituted for education)
• Working knowledge of accounting software programs
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient in Excel, pivot table, V look up, and worksheet creation/modification
• Knowledge of Grant accounting, reporting, cost allocations, contract compliance issues and reports
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal communication with auditors and funding agencies
• Knowledge of and commitment to the independent living philosophy

Additional Information
Experience with the disabilities movement is preferred, but not required. Voices For Independence is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. Must be able to pass applicable criminal history background checks per the Department Of Health regulations pertaining to our line of business. Preference to candidates possessing a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Please apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 – $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Erie, PA 16505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Voices For Independence is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. Voices for Independence is a center for independent living, established in Erie, PA, proudly serving individuals with disabilities in Western Pennsylvania for nearly 30 years.

People with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Apply today to join our growing team!