What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Accountant position at 9 Dot Education Solutions, LLC?
Job Description:
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
Execute mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives.
Conduct mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors made by internal and external personnel.
Support monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts.
Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, liabilities, and assets.
Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Review various revenue software reports for accurate billing rates, company and center allocation and math totals.
Correspond with vendors, employees, and respond to inquiries for all companies/clients.
Create and modify documents such as invoices, reports, memos, correspondence, emails, and financial statements using Workday, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or other presentation software.
Prepare and maintain deposit records; deposit all incoming checks to the bank.
File and retrieve organizational documents, records and reports.
Code appropriately for each client and prepare billings for all clients.
Clear Prepaid accounts including obtaining backup support, Journal Entries and Check request reimbursement.
Reclass Cash Deposits for any errors or changes affecting Cash Flow.
May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation to the Director of Accounting.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of vendors, clients, staff and company information.
Support staff in assigned project‐based work.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be computer literate.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Proficient knowledge of MS Office (particularly, intermediate level Excel and Word) and Google Suite.
Excellent writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration.
Ability to operate standard and repair office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines.
Knowledge of Workday, Navision, Great Plains, or other account software preferred.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Accounting or education industry background.
Minimum of 1-2 years experience at a public accounting firm preferred.
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.