Accountant II - Purchasing

The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire an Accountant II Purchasing to join our Finance Team. This individual performs a variety of complex accounting and administrative tasks to include accrual accounting, expense monitoring, recording daily transactions, monthly reconciliations, and supply/inventory tracking. They oversee purchase of all items for Agency including office supplies, business machines and equipment, maintenance supplies, office furniture, bus tickets, and other items as needed within agency guidelines and policies. The Accountant II obtains competitive bids for vendors and establishes vendor accounts, including appropriate paperwork and contracts for approval by the CFO. They will be responsible for applying cash receipts and payor payments to the appropriate accounts receivable accounts, and will act as backup for other accounting staff within the department.

What Youll Do:

• Participate in daily accounting tasks within the department and will be assigned areas of responsibility as part of the department team.
• Complete purchase requisition request daily and purchase and maintain inventory on high usage items for daily operations of business.
• Serve as department backup for Accounts Receivable including input of cash receipts and deposits. Produce a variety of financial reports and input posts to general ledger accounts.
• Assist in filing and maintaining clerical records and reports pertinent to the organizations financial needs.
• Ensure actual procedures fall within CSS Policies and procedures and within accounting principles, where appropriate approvals are obtained and budget constraints are maintained.
• Prepare cash requirement report based upon outstanding payables and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain expense tracking document per vendor contracts. Serve as backup for company mileage processing on a monthly basis.
• Research and resolve problem accounts in a timely manner, and communicate with outside vendors as needed.
• Responsible for all purchase tracking: Receive items and coordinate delivery to appropriate party.
• Participate in Monthly and Yearly General Ledger Closing Procedure, which includes reconciliation of bank statements, reconciliation and amortization of prepaid expenses, recording of accrued expenses, depreciation of assets, and other items as required by department.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and/or quarterly account reconciliations and various analysis of financial statement accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Work closely with other finance team members supporting efforts of the department and
• communicates with other departments throughout the Agency on behalf of the Accounting and Finance Department.
• Perform grant packet completion and grant tracking for specific grants assigned.
• Recommend and maintain accounting practices to ensure accuracy and reliability of data necessary for reporting and business operations.
• Identify issues and recommend systems improvements to Controller or CFO.
• Work within established policies and procedures, and choose among processes and work methods most suitable to the situation. Plan and arrange own work, and consult on difficult or unusual situations and problems with the Controller or CFO.
• Maintains confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information.
• This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.

What Were Looking For:

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree with a major in Accounting or Finance, or an Accounting Associates Degree with at least 10 years of experience in an accounting role required.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting and one year of purchasing and/or accounts payable processing is required.
• Great Plains Software and Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting theories, practices, and accepted office procedures.
• A deeply held belief in CSSs recovery-centered mission.
• Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger, and bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• A willingness to cross train and remain flexibly to help the department.
• Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work within established policies and procedures.

About Us: For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.

What We Offer:

• Pay for this position starts at $25-$29/hour
• Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
• A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
• Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
• Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
• Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• 10 paid holidays and 15 days of PTO annually
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability

Company's website: www.cssbh.org

Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103601489691547/

Community Support Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer: EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability, with an active interest in Diversity and Inclusion.