Staff Accountant

Location:                            Covington, KY campus

Department:                     Administration

Position Reports to:       Accounting Manager

FLSA Status:                      Exempt (salaried)

Profile Last Updated:     October 2024

Position Requirements

1. Four-year postsecondary degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work.
2. Two years of accounts payable/accounts receivable experience preferred.
3. Intermediate to advanced skill in bookkeeping.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft programs and accounting software (preferably Financial Edge).
5. Highly organized and able to multitask.
6. Ability to handle confidential information in a trustworthy manner.
7. Ability to operate small business machines.
8. Demonstrated proven sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of Children’s Home clients and staff.

Essential Job Duties

• Administration and maintenance of the agency accounts payable system and correspondence with vendors.
• Recording of coded invoices into accounting software and cut checks.
• Maintain subsidiary ledger for accounts payable and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Review aging accounts payable report on a monthly basis and alert management of any issues.
• Reviewing and maintaining 1099 status for all vendors.
• Receive and record revenue from all sources.
• Prepare monthly A/R billing and process daily cash receipts.
• Maintain and balance A/R on a monthly basis.
• Maintain petty cash account.
• Monitor agency credit card usage and record activity monthly.
• Prepare appropriate financial reports.
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assist with the yearly independent audit and other external business office reviews.
• Assist in Business Office efforts to maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures throughout the organization.
• Assist in data entry for other departments.
• Attend required trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO.

Performance Expectations

1. Communicate effectively and timely to all levels of management and key stakeholders.
2. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, promptly communicating any concerns to the CFO.
3. Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
4. Be punctual and have exceptional attendance (keeping unexcused absences to a minimum).
5. Work stated Administration Building hours at minimum (8:30 am to 5:00 pm).
6. Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, promptly communicating any concerns to the CFO.

Benefits include:

• 13 paid holidays
  
• 18 days paid time off plus 6 long term illness days
• Medical insurance with NO DEDUCTIBLE
• 403(b) retirement plan with 8% employer match after 1 year
• $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment.
  
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance from $50 per month to $200 per month.
• 4 weeks paid parental and family care leave.

Salary : $5,000