What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Specialist position at Board of Cooperative Education / Questar III?
About Questar III BOCES
We are a student-centered organization dedicated to creating a culture of excellence, leadership, and innovation. Our vision is to deliver high-quality work that exceeds client expectations.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will assist the Business Office team in managing all financial accounting functions, including preparing financial reports, bank reconciliations, cash receipts, journal entries, grants reporting, billing, and other tasks assigned by the Business Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
- Maintains the general ledger and codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
- Reconciles monthly bank accounts and accounts receivable collections.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and accounting principles.
- Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to correctly prepare reports.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
