Job Summary:
The Accountant prepares, maintains and analyzes various financial documents, including the general ledger and financial statements.
MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a general listing of the job duties inherent in this position. The employee will also perform other tasks and special projects as assigned or required.
- Prepare Journal entries and post to the General Ledger
- Review and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, adjust and resolve any discrepancies
- Assist in the identification and analysis of significant fluctuations in account balances
- Analyzes revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately.
- Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
- Prepare audit worksheets and provide information for external auditors as requested
- Perform special projects as assigned
- Work as a team member in performing duties, responsibilities and assignments
- Adhere to BHS Policy and Procedures and professional standards of conduct
- Participates in all financial audits.
- Documents and monitors internal controls.
- Analyze monthly variances between actual month end and year to date data vs. budgets.
- Participates in the preparation of annual budgets as well as budgets for contracts and proposals.
- Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned or required.
Accountant Competencies and Performance Expectations
The Accountant is expected to:
- Have a strong understanding of accounting theory.
- Have a thorough understanding of computer operations including site network, Microsoft Windows Suite with expert skills in Excel, and data information systems.
- Have excellent analytical skills with ability to analyze data and solve problems.
- Be highly detail oriented and organized in work; meet assigned deadlines.
- Display initiative to further develop skills and improve job performance; have a personal belief that professional growth and learning continues throughout one’s professional career
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.