What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accountant position at Morningside Ministries?
Primary Focus Areas:
- Monthly Close & Financial Reporting
- Audit & Cost Report Support
- Budget Support & Financial Analysis
- Technical Accounting Support (Fixed Assets, Controls, etc.)
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and assist in review of monthly and annual financial statements
- Support audit process, including preparation of work papers and coordination with auditors
- Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules and depreciation
- Support development of annual operating and capital budgets
- Analyze financial results and provide variance support
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
- Provide support for payroll processing as needed
- Support compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements
- Coordinate with Director of Finance, Controller, and CFO on reporting needs
Additional Responsibilities:
- All job responsibilities are to be performed and are subject to change as deemed necessary by management.
- Employee is required to comply with attendance and tardiness standards established by management.
- The functions of this job position are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to permit them to perform essential job functions.
- Employee is required to comply with all safety procedures and to follow universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures.
- Employee is required to use proper body mechanics.
- Some requirements of the job position may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, other employees, residents or the public.
- Employee is required to comply with other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
- Employee may be assigned to work in any Administration area.
- Employee is required to understand OSHA's Safety Data Sheets (SDS), where this information is located and what action needs to be taken when an accident occurs with chemicals.
- Employee is required to know the agency exposure control plan, where this information is located and what action needs to be taken when an accident occurs with blood or other infectious materials.
Qualifications:
- Education, Training and Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of accounting/finance experience required. Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred. Must have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
- Skills and Job Knowledge: Must have knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Strong attention to detail and ability to notice discrepancies in data. Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. Self-motivated and able to work autonomously while keeping management informed.
Core Anchors – Good to GREAT Customer Service: To perform this job successfully, an individual should strive to provide Good to GREAT customer service and demonstrate our Core Anchors of People First…Always; Compassionate Action…Now; and Respectful Communication…Everywhere. GREAT is an acronym for the following principles: Greet with a Smile and by Name; Respect the Whole Person; Empathize; Accept Responsibility; and Team up for Success.
Working Conditions: Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated building. Occasional travel is required between community locations to include but not limited to travel to conferences, events, and meetings.
Special Demands: Must have discretion in judgment, tact and courtesy in dealing with residents, employees and general public.
Benefits You Can Expect
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Telemedicine Services
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- CARE Fund (Employee Support Program)
- Paid Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave