Accounting Specialist

Applicants must successfully meet all background screening and employment eligibility requirements applicable to the position. Must meet all requirements for employment established by Head Start Program Performance Standards, state childcare licensing regulations, and agency policies.

Job Overview
Under the direction of the CFO, the Accounting Specialist will be responsible for providing support and assistance with all facets of the fiscal department. It is their responsibility to manage and maintain all documents related to producing accurate financial statements in compliance of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular, and Cod of Federal Regulations (CFR). This position ensures that all reports and entries, are ready for approval of CFO so that they can be submitted in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the comprehension, development, implementation, and support of all fiscal policies, procedures, and forms
• Process all accounting entry types (general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, and purchasing) within accounting software
• Prepare and reconcile monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc statutory and program reports
• Conduct self-assessment and internal monitoring reviews
• Analyze, research, and correct causes of deficiencies and variances involving the appropriate reporting of the organization’s financial status
• Assist with developing, tracking and managing all budgets
• Represent the Fiscal department in internal and external relations, including but not limited to liaising with programmatic staff, clients, and vendors
• Provides guidance and support to management and departmental representative given tasks and concerns
• Assist with audits of programmatic and financial requirements
• Gain knowledge through on-going and cross-training, and professional development plans to fulfill roles and responsibilities, may require travel accommodations

Intellectual Competencies:

• Must have the ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information (a quick study).
• Must have the ability to analyze data from various sources and draw reasonable conclusions.
• Must have sound judgment/decision making ability, must be able to apply consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making.
• Must have the ability to be pragmatic and be able to generate realistic and practical solutions to a problem.
• Must have the ability to take calculated risks when favorable outcomes are not always guaranteed.
• Must have the ability to detect errors, omissions, miscalculations, and non-compliance against requirements.

Motivational Competencies:

• Must have the ability to exhibit high levels of energy, a strong desire to achieve, and appropriately high dedication.
• Must have the ability to exhibit a can-do attitude.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate consistent effort in passionately striving to achieve results.
• Adheres to ACHR Policy and Procedure Manual and the procedures that relate to the fiscal department and advising CFO of any process not being followed
• All other duties as assigned

Headquartered in Auburn, Alabama, the Alabama Council on Human Relations, Inc. (ACHR) is a statewide private, non-profit organization committed to serving and providing opportunities for the citizens of Alabama. Since its incorporation in 1954, ACHR has engaged in a wide range of projects on the federal, regional, state, and local levels. ACHR’s current programs are Early Head Start, Head Start, the Community Services Block Grant programs, and Weatherization provide direct services to participants in Lee County. We have expanded our Early Head Start and Head Start programs into Russell County.