What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Specialist position at Youth Development, Inc.?
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST:
Under the general supervision of the Financial Controller, will perform accounting functions for the Finance Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field of study and a minimum of (1) one year directly related work experience; or any combination of college education, training and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, budget management and system analysis totaling nine (9) years.
- Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices. Must possess skills to operate in a computerized accounting environment including knowledge of spreadsheet applications. Must be able to work with figures and/or reports requiring concentration and accuracy. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment to include high standards of morals and speech.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This is a professional position, which requires organizational and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with YDI employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies. Strict adherence is required to all regulations concerning confidentiality.
- Must be in good general health. Background investigation to include fingerprinting is required. TB Skin Test and Physical may be required every five years.
- Frequent travel is required by employee and proof of satisfactory car insurance is required.
- Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and the employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(Not inclusive):
- Verifies validity of invoices and matches same to appropriate procurement document.
- Posts matched invoices into the Accounts Payable Module.
- Investigates and reconciles invoices with vendors.
- Calculates data for matching invoices for the purposes of entering invoices into the Accounts Payable Module.
- Reviews posted information for accuracy
- Runs posted checks and reviews for accuracy.
- Maintains and reviews cost allocations on a quarterly basis and makes required changes when necessary.
- Bank statement reconciliation.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
