Accountant

Job Summary: This position works directly under the supervision of the Business Manager and is responsible for various accounting procedures and agency duties in the fiscal department. The position requires the ability to work independently and receive instructions from the Management Team

Duties and Responsibilities:

Audits and maintains payroll system.

• Reviews and posts accounting data to ledgers, journals, and registers.

• Prepares financial reports as needed.

• Meets with controller on monthly basis.

• Own transportation required for making bank deposits and getting checks signed.

• Transfers funds as needed.

• Processes invoices for employee benefits.

• Prepares and answers correspondence.

• Reconciles client fees to actual.

• Performs detailed calculations for program budgets.

• Prepares and processes all check requests and invoices and has checks signed by Management and Board.

• Assists in planning and coordination of workshops/trainings/meetings.

• Assists in preparation of materials needed for annual audit.

• Rotates with staff in the Payment Office as needed.

• Maintains supplies in inventory.

• Processes all Supply Requisitions and Purchase Orders.

Other duties as required.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code; appearance neat and clean.

• Completes annual educational requirements.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.

• Completes work on time.

• Is dependable.

• Keeps work area neat and well managed.

• Shows creative initiative.

• Respects supervisors and their decisions.

• Respects other employees.

• Respects clients and the disease of addiction.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general bookkeeping and accounting practices.

• Knowledge of general business principles and terminology.

• Knowledge of general office equipment including computer and programs.

• Knowledge of budgeting.

• Ability to perform detailed work and calculations.

• Ability to prepare financial reports for the agency and the county.

• Application of established accounting procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with other staff, other agency=s and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education/Experience and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Accounting and one year experience in the field or any combination of education and experience that will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Physical Demands:

• Work in an environment of moderate temperatures and noise levels.

• Sitting at desk for hours.

• Ability to carry 15lbs (files)

• Close vision for computer use.

• Repetitive motions for computer use.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.

• Job Type: Full-time