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BASIC FUNCTION :

The primary responsibility of the Staff Accountant position is to assist the Finance Director, which oversees the entire finance function of the Village and will assist in creating an innovative finance department positioned for long-term financial sustainability. The Staff Accountant will develop collaborative working partnerships with Village department heads and members of the Village Staff as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assist the Finance Director in maintaining village wide accounting and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other regulatory requirements.
Assist in the provision of oversight to financial operations, including the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, internal controls and segregation of duties designed to mitigate risk.
Participate in the Finance Department activities, including accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation functions.
Work with the Finance Director and other staff to develop long-range financial plans thereby ensuring financial sustainability.
Responsible for maintaining the Procurement Policies and to provide assistance to all departments with their procurement needs.
Coordinate with the Finance Director to support procedures of independent auditors.
Prepares various financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Provides support to other departments for various quantitative analyses.
Assists Finance Director in filing of reports required by Federal, State, and other authoritative agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
Analyzes trends in the financial data and performs analysis of budgetary variances to assist with the budgeting and reporting processes.
Assists Finance Director is preparing analysis for the annual budget process.
Applies knowledge of Excel functions to assist in the process improvement in preparation of various schedules and reports.
Other duties that may be assigned by the Finance Director.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Receives daily direction, priority directives and policy directions from the Finance Director.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or related field with emphasis in accounting.

Must possess a minimum of 1-3 years financial accounting experience.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Experience with a variety of computer software programs including accounting, payroll, and Microsoft Office products.

Must be able to work independently.

Adept at learning new skills, capable of handling several assignments at one time, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Exceptional interpersonal relations / customer service skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of documents, records, and communications required.

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Company Description

Ontech Talent, is where innovation meets expertise in the dynamic realm of IT and Engineering recruiting and staffing. Founded by industry visionary Nicole Whitbeck Dohnal, Ontech Talent has emerged as the premier strategic partner for Fortune mid to large companies seeking unparalleled talent solutions.

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