Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

DESCRIPTION OF JOB: The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, conducting informal internal audits, forecasting revenue and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The CPA plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and accuracy of The Arc, providing valuable insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making. This is a mid-level position for a non-profit agency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The Certified Public Accountant has in depth knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing and budgeting procedures. He/she should be able to monitor daily transactions and recommend ways we can improve our financial health.

Proven work experience as a CPA is required. Working with a non-profit agency is a plus, but not required. Must have a degree in Accounting and a CPA qualification for this role. Must have thorough knowledge of accounting and financial procedures.

JOB DUTIES:

Organize and update financial records as needed (digital and physical)

Analyze transactions and prepare reports

Perform regular, detailed informal internal audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments

Forecast revenue and analyze profit margins

Oversee ledger reconciliation and accounts payable/receivables

Participate in budgeting processes

Brief Executive Director regularly on The Arc’s financial status

Liaise with Tax Accountants to track tax payments and returns

Monitor bookkeeping activities regularly

Keep Arc financial information confidential

Establish accounting policies and procedures

Stay informed on industry developments and changes in regulations

ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS

Prepare and administer program budgets with Executive Director’s oversight

Adhere to agency policies and procedures

Attend Board Meetings monthly

Must be present and available in person when the annual audit is conducted

Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Executive Director for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the agency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment with varying noise levels and interruptions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinet, and fax machine.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While some of the duties are sedentary, there may be times that require lifting and carrying or equipment, materials, etc. The employee is regularly required to visually observe, talk and hear. Vehicle travel and driving may be required on occasion

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)
• Financial auditing: 1 year (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pell City, AL 35125

Salary : $20 - $42