GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Accountant will provide support to the Fiscal Department.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS :

1. Performs account analysis.

2. Prepares and posts journal entries.

3. Completes bank reconciliations.

4. Prepares cost reimbursement invoices.

5. Prepares financial statements.

6. Assists with payroll processing and ADP system updates.

7. Conducts payroll compliance audits and reports.

8. Perform other tasks as required by the Finance Director.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business required.

2. One (1) to two (2) years of work related experience required.

3. Experience working with ADP.

4. Understanding of applicable wage and hour laws.

5. Experience with the use of Solomon software preferred.

6. Valid FBI clearance, criminal history check and child abuse history clearance required.

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Accuracy and attention to detail.

2. Computer Literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

3. Good communication and organizational skills required.

4. Aptitude for numbers. Excellent analytical skills.

5. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

6. Excellent sense of responsibility and integrity in handling confidential materials.

7. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interface with all levels of staff. Professional courtesy with corporation personnel.

8. Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to solve problems that may disrupt or delay the efficient process of the position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D/V