What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Indianhead Community Action Agency, Inc.?
SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant works under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. They record financial transactions by following GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and provides a variety of duties in coordinating and implementing financial procedures, basic principles, theories, and concepts of accounting, along with funding source guidelines, federal, state, and local regulations. To act as an Ambassador to the Agency and to reflect all Agency matters in a positive way.
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following:
- Meet reporting deadlines and support month- and year-end close processes
- Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts
- Reconcile all general ledger accounts monthly
- Prepare, verify, allocate, and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP standards
- Maintain the fixed assets and associated depreciation schedules.
- Prepares monthly financial reports for all programs/contracts.
- Assists with the responsibility of keeping expenditures in line with budgets and reporting to CFO.
- Reviews all programs at year end to prepare for the audit.
- Works closely with a variety of fiscal and program auditors.
- Contributes to the development and review of annual operating budgets.
- Meets with the CFO to review budgets and procedures.
- Data enters invoices, requisitions, journal vouchers and other documents for processing.
- Prepare and submit all funding requests from grant awards.
- Prepares and submits all Agency sales tax reports.
- Prepares ICAA allocations of expenses when needed.
- Performs all Agency bank reconciliations monthly.
- Assist the CFO with other responsibilities when needed.
- Attend staff meetings, training programs, and meetings as required.
- Performs related any other tasks as requested by CFO or CEO.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree in accounting is required. At least 1 year of accounting experience preferred. Should have a working knowledge of GAAP. Thorough knowledge of state, federal and local regulations relating to finance. Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE AND AN EMPLOYEE WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER REASONABLE RELATED BUSINESS DUTIES AS REQUIRED AS ASSIGNED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
THIS ORGANIZATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE OR CHANGE THE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE NEED ARISES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WRITTEN OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.
ICAA is an equal opportunity employer and provider operating under an approved Affirmative Action Plan. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
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