Position Description
POSITION: Accountant I/II
REPORTS TO: FISCAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE
SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME
Revision date: 5/20/2026
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Fiscal Services Management participates as a member of the Fiscal Department team in maintaining agency financial operations in and efficient manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Accounting (90%)
- Utilizing computerized accounting system, primary responsibility is the production of timely and accurate monthly financial reports; including monthly income statements, balance sheets, government reports, etc.; submit reports for approval as instructed.
- Analyzes asset and liability account balances, keeping accurate back up, and prepare adjustments as necessary.
- Participates in budget development; loads budget data to accounting system; updates financial projections, monitors expenses, as directed; allocates costs; and maintains files.
- Performs bank reconciliation.
- Participates in proofing payroll time entry data.
- Participates in entry or review Accounts Payable to ensure consistency with policies.
- Claims and other contract billing.
- Assists with periodic review and update of fiscal procedures; train program staff as necessary in fiscal procedures.
- Supports the agency safety program.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.
Recordkeeping (10%)
- Maintain filing system and record keeping, including all necessary back up and adjustments; prepare journal entries, as appropriate to accomplish goals.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
- Attends training and informational meetings as directed.
- Maintains confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning children, families, and staff.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Accountant I
- Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 2+ years’ experience
- State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
- Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.
Accountant II
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/ or related field.
Or
- Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 5+ years’ experience
- Several years of applicable experience highly desired.
- State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
- Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, employees of the organization, and the general public.
- Previous experience and familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting and experience in budget development is desirable.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
- Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles to routine activities.
- Ability to analyze accounting activity and make routine projections.
- Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets and word processing; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access, and e-mail.
- Intermediate personal computer skills including, but not limited to: design and develop databases; computerized presentation/training materials; and advanced graphics design applications, may be necessary.