What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at Action Pathways, Inc.?
NOTICE OF VACANT POSITION
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - CORPORATE – FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Closing Date: Opened Until Filled
Employment Type: Full-time/Non-exempt/Hourly
Starting Hourly Rate: $18.50
Amount of Travel Required: 10%
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, some nights and weekends
OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assist the Accounting staff with general functions such as payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger entry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Compiles payroll data, enters data or computes and posts wages, and reconciles errors, to maintain payroll records, using computer
Reviews wages computed and correct errors to ensure the accuracy of payroll.
Records changes affecting net wages, for example, exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee, to update master payroll records
Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
Prepare and issue direct deposits/paychecks.
Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmed reports
Maintains the employee retirement information with Principal Financial Group
Prepares and transmits all reports and payments associated with retirement
Transmits direct deposit ACH file to the bank
Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
Understand proper taxation of employer-paid benefits.
Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
Execute timesheets and attendance processing and interface with payroll.
Research and email the appropriate audience of payroll issues.
Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary
Works closely with Human Resources and Accounting on all payroll-related issues.
Providing accurate accounting support to accountants as needed
Serves as backup for Purchasing Clerk and Accounts Payable Clerk
Processes maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner
Works with appropriate staff and vendors to coordinate maintenance work as needed
Works with the Facilities Manager and Network Administrator to ensure the maintenance needs of the organization are met
Maintains Maintenance Request System (MRS) software for accuracy and timely completion of work
Perform related duties as directed by the supervisor. Duties performed in accordance with agency and departmental policies and practices and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school) in Business or Accounting.
Experience: One to two years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheet,s and word processing software.
The employee must be sufficiently computer literate to learn agency software within 60 days of employment.
Certificates & Licenses
No certifications or licenses are required for this position.
Other Requirements
Employee must have good math skills, able to calculate figures and amounts.
A working knowledge of modern accounting practices and principles is essential to this position.
Employee must also be proficient in computerized accounting methods and able to operate a 10-key calculator.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Employee must recognize and be sensitive to the cultural, ethnic, and social diversity among the population served and the community at large.
Employee must maintain strict confidentiality and convey the necessity to co-workers.
Tactfulness and courtesy are essential when representing the agency with the general public.
Employee must be committed to continuous quality and performance improvement.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online at www.actionpathways.ngo
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - CORPORATE – FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Closing Date: Opened Until Filled
Employment Type: Full-time/Non-exempt/Hourly
Starting Hourly Rate: $18.50
Amount of Travel Required: 10%
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, some nights and weekends
OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assist the Accounting staff with general functions such as payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger entry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Compiles payroll data, enters data or computes and posts wages, and reconciles errors, to maintain payroll records, using computer
Reviews wages computed and correct errors to ensure the accuracy of payroll.
Records changes affecting net wages, for example, exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee, to update master payroll records
Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
Prepare and issue direct deposits/paychecks.
Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmed reports
Maintains the employee retirement information with Principal Financial Group
Prepares and transmits all reports and payments associated with retirement
Transmits direct deposit ACH file to the bank
Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
Understand proper taxation of employer-paid benefits.
Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
Execute timesheets and attendance processing and interface with payroll.
Research and email the appropriate audience of payroll issues.
Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary
Works closely with Human Resources and Accounting on all payroll-related issues.
Providing accurate accounting support to accountants as needed
Serves as backup for Purchasing Clerk and Accounts Payable Clerk
Processes maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner
Works with appropriate staff and vendors to coordinate maintenance work as needed
Works with the Facilities Manager and Network Administrator to ensure the maintenance needs of the organization are met
Maintains Maintenance Request System (MRS) software for accuracy and timely completion of work
Perform related duties as directed by the supervisor. Duties performed in accordance with agency and departmental policies and practices and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school) in Business or Accounting.
Experience: One to two years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheet,s and word processing software.
The employee must be sufficiently computer literate to learn agency software within 60 days of employment.
Certificates & Licenses
No certifications or licenses are required for this position.
Other Requirements
Employee must have good math skills, able to calculate figures and amounts.
A working knowledge of modern accounting practices and principles is essential to this position.
Employee must also be proficient in computerized accounting methods and able to operate a 10-key calculator.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Employee must recognize and be sensitive to the cultural, ethnic, and social diversity among the population served and the community at large.
Employee must maintain strict confidentiality and convey the necessity to co-workers.
Tactfulness and courtesy are essential when representing the agency with the general public.
Employee must be committed to continuous quality and performance improvement.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online at www.actionpathways.ngo
Salary : $19