Accountant

Job description

Under supervision of the Executive Director, performs and assists with various professional financial and accounting functions as well as aiding in the development and implementation of related policies and procedures. This position focuses on fiscal management, including federal, state, and local cost reporting, grant fund reimbursement, and long-range financial forecasting and risk management for Bis-Man Transit. The position also plans and organizes accounting and fiscal management activities.

Salary Range

$52,200 - $78,000 annually

Benefits

Company-paid medical insurance for family (up to $1,500 monthly premium), company-paid vision and dental insurance for family. Flex schedule *half-day Friday option, 3% IRA match.

Scope of Responsibility

The Accountant reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as a member of the Administrative Team. As the accountant, this individual is responsible for administering a significant line of business for Bis-Man Transit.

Incumbents may exercise judgment on knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping/budgeting principles and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review/process payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Enters cash receipts into the accounting system and verifies accuracy.
• Processes purchase orders for departments.
• Performs accounts payable activities to pay vendor invoices.
• Prepares and processes accounts receivable billings, posts receipts, customer service and initiates collections.
• Assists in the application and management of operating and capital grants.
• Performs day-to-day administration of the Agency’s deferred compensation plans, including distribution requests,
• Counts money and reconciles the front desk money drawer on a weekly basis.
• Performs general office support activities (filing paperwork, taking meeting minutes, performing ticket sales)
• Communicates and supports working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and cash flow projections.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual state and federal reporting.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor client Medicaid billing on a monthly basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business and two or more years of previous payroll, bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above is preferred.

Knowledge and skills include

• Knowledge of specific processes, policies and procedures concerning fiscal control/processing operations;
• Knowledge of computer operations and data processing methods, information storage, and retrieval techniques;
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, record-keeping, and standard billing practices;
• Knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts (USOA)
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), government accounting standards (GASB) and fund accounting procedures;
• Knowledge of reimbursement procedures for government programs;
• Knowledge of general office and accounting procedures;
• Knowledge of computer-aided accounting tools such as spreadsheets, graphics and other software packages;
• Skill in financial calculations, analysis and reporting;
• Skill in organization and prioritization of work;
• Skill in oral and written presentation;
• Skill in operating a computer terminal sufficient to enter, retrieve and manipulate data;
• Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction;
• Skill in the use of computer-aided accounting tools such as spreadsheets, graphics and other software packages such as QuickBooks Online.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Most work is performed in a normal office environment; on occasion, work is performed in the field. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate in the field. Daily work often involves moving between buildings and rooms. Occasional driving is required to attend meetings and complete bank deposits. The job may involve dealing with and calming individuals who are emotionally charged over an issue. There is considerable attention to detail and deadlines.

This job is rated for Light Work, meaning that walking and standing are required only occasionally and the job involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.