Accountant I

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Job Summary: Maintains detailed accounting records for accounts payable and other projects. This position also supports the day‐to‐day operations of the Cash Control office.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

· Performs Accounts Payable functions to ensure accurate and timely payments.

· Contacts vendors to obtain W-9 and other new vendor paperwork as needed

· Enter new AP vendors and W-9 information.

· Reviews check requests for accurate information and obtain required signatures.

· Reconciles monthly statements from vendors and follows up to keep accounts current

· Fills out purchase requests or check requests for Admin, Finance, and others as needed

· Assists with Fixed Asset invoices and record keeping.

· Generate AP and vendor reports as requested for year-end audit

· Assist with preparing year end 1099s for vendors

· Data entry and report preparation using Word, Excel, Great Plains, ACME, Oracle.

· Assist with RFP process and with contracts and agreements.

· Logs and files contractor certificates of insurance.

· Assist with daily Cash Control functions, including preparing and distributing cash bags, petty cash transactions, preparing bank deposits and reports.

· Files relevant documents for Finance dept, and assists with projects and surveys

· Provide administrative support for the Finance team.

· Prepares special reports as needed.

Non-Essential Job Functions

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Required: Experience equivalent to two (2) years in Finance or Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job.

Minimum Education Requirements: Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or a combination of education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.78 - $22.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location