Accountant

Job Summary:

The Accountant for the Elizabeth Richardson Center leads and directs all accounting functions. He/She establishes and maintains the overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies. The incumbent conducts all analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports. Maintains effective relationships with the upper management, and Board of Directors through the use of effective communications.

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes, this position has supervisory responsibilities.

• Recommends personnel actions (hiring, termination, pay changes).
• Involves scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of work of employees who perform similar, integrated work assignments.

Essential Job functions include:

• Develop and monitor the annual budget with assistance from senior management.
• Prepares all financial reports and statements.
• Provides management oversight of the accounting staff and functions of AP, AR, Payroll, Taxes, asset management, cost, and inventory management.
• Provides the Board of Directors with timely and accurate monthly financial reports and relevant performance metrics.
• Conducts regular analysis and reporting on operational performance and provides management feedback.
• Responsible for the monthly closing and accuracy of the general ledger postings.
• Provide support to the external auditor through the timely submission of reports, data, and responses for clarification.
• Applies for and manages the financial aspects of new and existing grants.
• Remains current and proficient in all GAAP, GASB, and FASB rules.
• Serves as an integral and important member of the upper management team through both providing accurate information and support of the organization’s objectives.
• Handle the financial management of the 401(k) plan.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and audits.
• Manage the payment of employer contributions and any related financial obligations.

Qualifications - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include:

• Knowledgeable of HIPPA regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with upper management, program directors, and staff.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial audits, monthly financial statements, and management reports.
• Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence.
• Proficiency with accounting software programs and integrated systems.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative, accountability, and work ethic.
• Skilled in analyzing financial reports.
• Strong technical bookkeeping skills.

Work Environment: the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

• The work environment is consistent with a typical office setting.

Physical Demands: This role requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitious computer and phone computer, talking to people, weight up to a minimum of 20 pounds, etc.

• The ability to see at close vision and adjust focus is required for this position.
• Regularly required to interpret and evaluate extensive information/data, sometimes under stressful circumstances.

Travel: Less than 10% local travel excepted for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum level of education required – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Min years of experience required – 5 years of direct experience with at least two years in a leadership position.
• Must be proficient in computer operations, Excel, and financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Additional Eligibility qualifications:

• Must pass an extensive background check.
• Must be in compliance with drug testing requirements.
• Valid transportation required.
• If you are a van driver for ERC, you must have a valid Arkansas driver’s license, meet safe driver’s requirements, and be 25 years of age.
• Required Certificates for this job – CPR, First Aide, and TACT certification (Behavior Management training).
• Licensure requirements- Must meet minimum licensure annual training requirements.

Other Duties: As required to fulfill the ERC mission.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) is committed to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, family status, medical condition, family care leave, genetic predisposition or status as a covered veteran and other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ERC embraces the concepts of a diverse workforce, and applies this to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.