What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Assistant position at The United Arc?
TURNERS FALLS Fiscal Assistant Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for
all aspects of accounts payable, and additional accounting functions and
record keeping for the organization with primary concern for timely and
accurate reporting, billing and payment to ensure compliance with state
and federal laws, sound fiscal administration and integrity of financial
records. Specific Responsibilities: Accountability Process all accounts
payables up to and including check issuance ensuring timely payment,
documentation, and approval. Reconcile accounts payable accounts monthly
to ensure accurate account balances, reporting any discrepancies
immediately. Process expense reimbursements. Reconcile various general
ledger accounts to Accufund and/or external spreadsheets. Assist with
information, materials and support needed by the outside accounting firm
for the preparation, completion, and dissemination of the annual fiscal
audit and filing of the Uniform Financial Report and annual state
filings. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable questions
or inquiries made to the financial department as needed. Record and post
electronic payment and deposit activity. Maintain petty cash as well as
documentation and disbursement of cash with appropriate approval. Assist
with all month end reports and year end close as needed. Process posting
of receipts as needed. Assist with all financial record retention and
destruction, including associated documentation, consistent with policy,
contractual, licensing and regulatory requirements. Serve as back up to
the agency payroll and benefits functions as needed. Assume other duties
as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Business, Accounting,
Finance or related discipline or a minimum 2-3 years? experience in a
similar position, preferably in a nonprofit agency. Experience with
state and federal contracts, grants and other revenue streams preferred.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Intermediate
proficiency in Microsoft Suites and accounting software with strong
emphasis on Excel. Acceptable CORI, background fingerprinting check,
DPPC record check, and Child Protective Services Record check Acceptable
driving record, valid driver?s license and access to an automobile.
all aspects of accounts payable, and additional accounting functions and
record keeping for the organization with primary concern for timely and
accurate reporting, billing and payment to ensure compliance with state
and federal laws, sound fiscal administration and integrity of financial
records. Specific Responsibilities: Accountability Process all accounts
payables up to and including check issuance ensuring timely payment,
documentation, and approval. Reconcile accounts payable accounts monthly
to ensure accurate account balances, reporting any discrepancies
immediately. Process expense reimbursements. Reconcile various general
ledger accounts to Accufund and/or external spreadsheets. Assist with
information, materials and support needed by the outside accounting firm
for the preparation, completion, and dissemination of the annual fiscal
audit and filing of the Uniform Financial Report and annual state
filings. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable questions
or inquiries made to the financial department as needed. Record and post
electronic payment and deposit activity. Maintain petty cash as well as
documentation and disbursement of cash with appropriate approval. Assist
with all month end reports and year end close as needed. Process posting
of receipts as needed. Assist with all financial record retention and
destruction, including associated documentation, consistent with policy,
contractual, licensing and regulatory requirements. Serve as back up to
the agency payroll and benefits functions as needed. Assume other duties
as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Business, Accounting,
Finance or related discipline or a minimum 2-3 years? experience in a
similar position, preferably in a nonprofit agency. Experience with
state and federal contracts, grants and other revenue streams preferred.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Intermediate
proficiency in Microsoft Suites and accounting software with strong
emphasis on Excel. Acceptable CORI, background fingerprinting check,
DPPC record check, and Child Protective Services Record check Acceptable
driving record, valid driver?s license and access to an automobile.