Accountant

Reporting To: CFO

Scope and General Purpose of Position:

The accountant’s primarily responsible for assisting the Company in maintaining an environment that upholds the company mission: to graduate students at the top 10% of the profession. This position requires strong leadership and the ability to cultivate a structured, positive work environment. Our vision is to become the academy of lifetime learning for our students; therefore, it is the accountant’s responsibility to assist with duties that ensure that the school exceeds our students’ expectations.

Company Expectation & Essential Functions:

The areas of responsibility the accountant must directly execute are, but not limited to the following:

Accounts Payable Management:

· Maintains master vendor file based on requests from Accounting Administrator

· Reviews and approves W9 and other required documentation to on board vendors

· Provides vendors with certificates of insurance

· Reviews and approves invoices and credit card entries for coding accuracy as needed

· Reviews 1099’ s

Payroll Responsibilities:

· Bi-weekly review of payroll processing

· Record payroll journal entries

· Prepares Worker’s Compensation reports and process monthly journal entries

· Calculates, prepares, and enters allocated labor journal entries in all locations

· Maintenance of web-based time clock system

· Prepare and enter payroll accruals monthly

· Maintains internal payroll policies to reflect current state law

· Compliance review & submit 5500, 1094, 1095 forms (5500 is prepared by T Rowe Price. The 1094/1095 forms are prepared within iSolved)

Accounting:

· Records intercompany charges and balances intercompany accounts on a monthly

· Assist CFO with month end close, as assigned

· CASH and transfers recording (T4)

Purchasing:

· Places orders for kits and backbar orders approved by Academy Directors

· Creates instructor sign off sheets for each class start

· Approves release of inventory items to Academy Directors

· Completes and provides all necessary paperwork for stock items issued and/or moved to another locations

• Receive delivered items placed on a purchase order in the accounting system and review/approve invoices for payment upon receipt.
• Develops, maintains and updates Warehouse and Inventory Control Policies and Procedures
• Account and adjust for new as well as damaged/returned retail inventory items. Work with vendors on the return and obtain credit as applicable.
• Monthly kit expense to record inventory disbursed to students
• Review open PO’s monthly to ensure timely receipt of orders and expense captured in proper period
• Maintains company policies and procedures relating to the position, communicates to company

Other Responsibilities:

· Fulfills all duties with the Company’s Vision, Mission, Motto, Values and Goals.

· performs special projects as required.

· Assists CFO and branch personnel as necessary.

· Develops “Paperless” Office for Area of responsibility.

Competencies:

· Strong team player

3- 5 Years of accounting experience required

· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and QuickBooks

· Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

· Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

· Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.

The accountant will be expected to actively demonstrate the Bellus Academy Values

· Respect- Gratitude, Humility and Professionalism

· Evolutionary- Agility to re-invent student experience

· Unified- One Team, One Voice, One Mission committed to changing lives

· Entrepreneurial- Empowered to take risks and make courageous choices to be Leaders in our industry

· Integrity- Transparency and Accountability to the Team and clients we serve

· Inspire - Mentor with passion and have fun

Physical Demands

The Physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to write, talk, hear, see, type on keyboard, and read.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move file boxes up to 20 pounds

Specific vision abilities required include near vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision

Environment:

The Employee will perform most tasks in an office environment, seated at a desk

The noise level in the environment is moderate

Additional Duties and Expectations:

Be on time for shift and maintain consistent, regular attendance record. The schedule for this position requires M-F availability, depending on the needs of the Academy, and overtime may be required.

Properly open and close computer programs and applications within Standard Operating Procedures.

Acknowledge and greet everyone who enters and leaves your desk area.

Utilize Bellus computers with skill and proficiency; document information in electronic record as directed

Maintain an orderly desk, office and files

Maintain confidentiality in all matters in accordance with company policy as pertaining to company financial information, as well as any employee information.

Develop ability to work without constant direct supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• I would have secure high-speed internet access for any remote work, 9a-6p M-F and for occasional weekend work.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• general office basic accounting data entry: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000