What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Lifeskills Connection Inc.?
Position
Accountant
Reports To
Finance & Administration Manager
Department
Accounting
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
Primary Position Objectives
Ensures that finance and payroll systems, processes and deliverables are executed accurately, timely and in accordance with Company procedures. Analyzes systems and data and uses proper judgment and discretion to resolve issues and problems. Provides backup and assistance to Finance Manager to ensure that effective finance services are delivered to staff and students.
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
- Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
- Files all payroll related reports timely. Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure accuracy of payroll, deductions, and reporting.
- Prioritizes to ensure that all tasks and deliverables are completed on time.
- Analyzes systems and data to resolve issues and problems.
- Coordinates and edits the work of subordinate staff within the Finance Department.
- Provides training to staff within the Finance Department.
- Plays vital role in determining allowable versus disallowable expenses.
- Reconciles the Accounts Payable (not Payroll) bank account, general ledger accounts and prepares associated journal entries.
- Prepares all financial reports for submission to upper management, DOL Regional Office and corporate headquarters.
- Records, audits, or reports financial transactions and controls the Student Welfare Fund, including the Student Store when applicable.
- Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable according to policy in coordination with Finance manager.
- Participates in monthly inventory counts and reconciliation according to policy and in coordination with Finance manager.
- Process and reconcile student payroll and SPAMIS transactions according to policy and in coordination with Finance manager.
- Frequently performs all tasks and duties assigned to the Finance department, including audits of cash and meal ticket funds, to support the department and to substitute for Finance Manager in his/her absence.
- Maintains financial and cost data (including cash accounts, general ledger, cost ledger, A/R, etc.) in organized, efficient, and logical systems.
- Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability, and work productivity standards.
- Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
- Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
- Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
- Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
- Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
- Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained, and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.
- Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
- Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
- Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
- Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Competencies
Key Competencies
Performance Standards/Results
Effective
Communication
- Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
- Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
- Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.
Organization of Work
- Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
- Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
- Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
- Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.
Experience
Minimum of two years’ experience in business and accounting preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in accounting or related field.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Jennifer Law, Human Resources Manager, 360-854-2160 or law.jennifer@jobcorps.org for assistance.
Disclaimer: As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana. Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.
All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
