Accountant

Job Purpose:

The accountant is responsible for supporting the functions of accounting, including the processing of accounts payables (AP), general ledger (GL) entries, payroll, account reconciliations, and other accounting functions as needed. The position ensures that financial activities are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), HSSA policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. This role assists the Director of Finance and the accounting coordinator in the month-end and year-end close process, the preparation of financial statements, reports, and audit schedules. The position will ensure financial transactions are properly and accurately recorded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting functions including journal entries and account reconciliations

• Process biweekly payroll hours and payroll payables

• Process weekly accounts payables including review of pmt. requests submitted by staff to ensure all supporting documentation is attached prior to pay out.

• Work closely with the accounting coordinator for accuracy and completeness

• Ensure period end duties are timely, accurate, and complete

• Identify variances, implement corrective actions

• Provide support during audits

• Maintain confidentiality

• Take a proactive approach in evaluating, developing, and implementing efficient and effective procedures with good internal controls

• Support managers and directors by providing financial information in a way that they can make informed decisions on their program activities

• May drive company vehicle in performance of company business.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor?s degree in accounting/ and or equivalent experience may be substituted

• Two (2) years of experience in a variety of accounting functions

• Fund accounting for not-for-profits

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations

• Proficiency with excel and word programs/MS Office

• Proficiency with accounting software

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and time management

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor?s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

• (3) years of accounting experience

• (1-2) years of accounts payable & payroll experience

• Proficiency in Quickbooks

• Experience with payroll processing, tax filings and grant accounting

• Familiarity with nonprofit financial management (restricted funds, grant, etc.)

  
  

Expectations and Skills:

Ability to:

• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines

• Effectively work in a fast-paced, highly motivated atmosphere

• Coach/lead/assist team members

• Effectively manage challenging situations and find positive solutions

• Work well with auditors, senior management, staff, and vendors

• Establish and maintain focus on long-term vision

• Maintain constructive working relationships with individuals from various backgrounds, and with various levels of understanding of finance department functions

• Communicate financial information clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences

• Effectively challenge the process, peers, and those with a higher level of authority

• Learn and utilize computer based operational systems applicable to department

• Maintain confidentiality of accounting records information

• Work efficiently with minimal supervision

  
  

Working Conditions: On site work environment performed at an animal shelter in an office space. Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, animal bites, and scratches. Potential exposure of infectious diseases to employee-owned animals. Exposure to high noise levels when in or near kennels.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, working conditions, or qualifications associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, for example, in emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological breakdowns in departments.