Job Description

Job Title: ACCOUNTANT

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer

FLSA: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income and expenses, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles. This role supports the finance department with day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts receivable/revenue cycle, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

� Maintains accurate accounting records of finances, ensuring proper tracking of income and expenses.

� Records transactions following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

� Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial documents.

� Helps ensure compliance with the annual budgetary guidelines set by management and the Board of Directors.

� Manages accounts payables processes, including invoicing, tracking outstanding payments, and following up on overdue accounts to support cash flow efficiencies.

� Reconciles general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

� Assists with preparing audit schedules and reports for internal and external audits.

� Assists with financial analysis and reporting.

� Handles financial data entry, including expenses and revenue tracking for specific programs or departments.

� Coordinates with other departments to collect necessary financial information and support financial planning and budgeting processes.

� Reviews expense reports and ensure compliance with internal policies.

� General Financial Support: Provide additional support to the Finance team as needed, including helping with grants and donations processing, preparing for audits, and assisting with financial year-end and month-end closing tasks.

� Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS

This position requires extended periods of sitting with some periods of walking and standing. It may also require bending, kneeling, and/or stooping and climbing stairs. An individual in this position may need to drive a vehicle to resources in the community. There may be extended periods of using a computer and/or calculator.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as

computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

QUALIFICATIONS

� Undergraduate degree in Accounting

� Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

� Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

� Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

� Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

� Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

� Open to learning new skills and adapting to changes in financial processes and systems.

� Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination


Equal Opportunity Employer