Accountant

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

Please submit a cover letter, resume or any other applicable materials in the attachments section.

Position Summary

Responsible for performing complex accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records, the audit of financial transactions and the production of financial reports and statements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field
• Understanding of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles), including methods of financial reporting and financial statement preparation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to utilize discretion, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to lead, demonstrate initiative, and be an adept problem solver.
• Experience performing financial analysis.
• Experience with financial audits.
• Experience working with applicable laws, codes and regulations, including reviewing activity for compliance and completing regular agency reporting and monitoring.
• Practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Organize own work, ability to multitask, identify and set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Perform independent research and analysis to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team goals, objections and activities.
• Interact successfully with diverse individuals from various backgrounds.
• Experience working with and or supporting diversity related initiatives
• Experience working in a customer service environment.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Interpret, explain, and apply principles and practices of accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Read, comprehend, and explain accounting & financial policies and procedures to multiple groups of audiences that vary in levels of understanding.
• Secure audit documentation and implement best practices to ensure timely and appropriate audit preparation.
• Perform independent financial research and analysis projects as directed; compose reports and recommendations; prepare communication and responses.
• Prepare and/or review accounting and financial documents to ensure the accuracy of information and calculations, including identification of the correcting entries as necessary.
• Prepare and/or review documentation of financial transactions to ensure compliance with audit standards, policies (internal & external), and internal procedures.
• Prepare, maintain, and review accounting records, including journal entries and reconciliations of the general ledger, subsidiary accounts, and external account statements; and prepare correcting entries as necessary.
• Prepare and/or review financial reports, and supporting schedules and documentation in accordance with audit standards.
• Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Assist with the completion and review of required tax filings.
• Prepare and/or review workpapers and documentation required for financial audits to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Exercise sound discretion and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.