What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at ZealoTech People?
Title: Staff Accountant
Contract Role: 4 Months
Location: 509 E. 18th St., Bldg. 4, Norfolk, VA 23504
Job Summary:
• The Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance and provides accounting and administrative support for the agency's financial activity.
• The Staff Accountant shall be responsible for analyses associated with the various operating accounts and grants received by the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads (TDCHR).
• The incumbent must meet multiple demands on a timely basis.
Essential Job Functions:
(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)
• Provides accounting support for monthly closings, periodic reviews, and annual audits.
• Provides accounting support to ensure general ledger funds and financial reports are accurate.
• Records and maintains capital assets in the financial software.
• Prepares periodic invoices/bills to external grant funding agencies.
• Monitors and tracks capital expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.
• Assists departments with financial assessments of grants projects.
• Assist with cash management by tracking cash balances and cash flow.
• Assists with compilation of routine and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:
• Good understanding of the accounting concepts and principles related to fund accounting.
• Good problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to independently prepare routine reports, presentations and correspondence with minimal guidance.
Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:
• Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.
• Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Software applications:
• MS office suite programs including, PeopleSoft accounting modules, and reporting tools such as query, NVision and Crystal reports.
Safety Responsibility:
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.
• Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies.
• Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.
Qualifications:
Training and/or Education:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related field; previous experience in grant administration preferred; demonstration of adequate communication, microcomputer, and analytical skills required; must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
Licenses or Certificates:
• Possess a valid Driver's License. Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).
Unusual Demands:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis. Duties may require some seasonal overtime.
Salary : $40 - $60
