General Ledger Specialist

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The General Ledger Specialist will perform duties under the supervision of the General Ledger/Fixed Asset Manager. As General Ledger Specialist, this position will be cross-trained in all facets of G/L review and maintenance. The role will also include learning and training in order to be familiar with Sage Intacct and financial reporting. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis.

Pay Rate: $25.00 per Hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly in-depth review of Detailed Trial Balance, Financial Reports, various Dimension Reports, and electronic submission to the Executive Vice President/ CFO and President/CEO

• Preparation of Adjusting General Ledger entries as needed

• Work with the G/L manager on the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and systems with a focus on efficiencies and internal controls

• Work with Facilities to manage CIP projects and ensure completed projects are capitalized

• Assistance with coordination and preparation for the annual external audit to include review of Audit Prepared by Client Checklist, Internal Controls, document retrieval, G/L report printing as requested by the audit team, 990 questionnaire responses, annual report filing, etc.

• General Ledger Oversight, along with the General Ledger Manager, of posting entries done by A/R and A/P bookkeepers with guidance provided as necessary

• On-going training and occasional shadowing of A/R and A/P bookkeeper functions to be best prepared to provide assistance in Sage Intacct

• Ensure General Bookkeeper duties of bank account reconciliation and petty cash tracking are completed and posted to the GL

• Reconciliation and posting of payroll

• Monthly reconciliation and posting of General ledger recurring journal entries

• Annual review of insurance policies and Certificate of Insurance renewal

• Maintenance of competency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attendance at administrative and other meetings as required.

• Provide recommendations to your supervisor regarding ways to improve the current systems

• Observe all Agency policies and procedures

• Accept responsibility and accountability as part of the position

• Maintain confidentiality and positive demeanor while successfully managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

• Strong business acumen and ability to grasp and utilize new technologies to improve workflow and tasks

• Strong math analysis and computer skills

• Capable of working independently and making sound decisions

• Organized, dependable and even temperament; good phone manner.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of office equipment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of employees.

• Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, reach and file.

Requirements

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred

• Minimum of three years related experience, non-profit environment preferred

• Minimum of three years experience with journal entry processing
• Minimum of three years related experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable preferred

• Experience with general ledger accounting software required

• Must be 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact.

Salary : $25