Accountant

The Accountant is responsible for managing all aspects of parent accounts for their designated Encompass center(s), which includes accurately billing families and 3rd party sources. A firm understanding and execution of all funding sources available to families is required. The Accountant works with the CFO to manage month end closing and Grant functions to ensure integrity of financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures family data and child billing is entered into child care software accurately. Reviews attendance records and adjusts billing as necessary based on actual care used. Calculates monthly parent share for WI Shares families.
• Understands all funding sources available to families including 3rd Party sources, Encompass scholarship assistance and discounted employee child care. Executes billing functions associated with the applicable funding and determines family income and applicable scholarship assistance available.
• Communicates with Directors, families, or other team members regarding amounts owed by families, missing paperwork or other information, or any other issues with accounts.
• Assist with month end closing functions: including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, reviewing financial activity, and ensuring integrity of financial reporting.
• Manages the accurate posting and reconciliation of all incoming cash flow and processes EFT payments for families.
• Approval, tracking and reporting of expenses associated with the agency’s grant funded programs and restricted donations.
• Analyzes and compiles child/family data for CIS and statistical information.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides back-up to other roles within the Accounting Department.
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Quiet to moderate noise level in work environment and often required to sit for long periods of time
• Required to talk, hear and the ability for close vision
• Often required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or to manipulate keys on a keyboard
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb/balance, stoop, kneel or crouch

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Accounting is preferred
• Experience in related Accounting position or equivalent education is required

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Exemplary organizational skills, including excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with emphasis in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to think critically
• Exhibits agency values in daily work and demonstrates commitment to agency mission