JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications

Position requires solid analytical, organization, and communication skills; Must possess the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines within an accounting environment; Must have strong knowledge with Excel spreadsheets; Be able to compose routine to difficult documents; Must have knowledge of Accounting Principles and Standards

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting is required.

Education

 Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Accounting.

Skills

Mathematics; Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Writing, Critical Thinking, Negotiation, Judgment / Decision Making; Management of Personnel Resources

Examples of Duties

• Perform reconciliations for general ledger including various asset and liability accounts. Review, research, and prepare adjusting Journal entries for account discrepancies as needed.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain 842 lease schedules on a monthly basis.
• Perform all month-end journal entries including accruals. 
• Review financial statements, analyze expenses, and provide explanations for budget vs. actual variances.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports as needed.
• Assist with updating and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in reporting to federal and other regulatory agencies on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Prepare analysis for management as needed.
• Assist with year-end inventory.
• Assist with year-end audit.
• Assist with various projects.
• Actively participate in all training, educational sessions and meetings.
• Cash collection – check in/out cash bags and conduct cash counts.
• Maintain electronic storage of all documents

Additional Responsibilities

• A/R Management of 340b Pharmacies
• Operating Expense analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Cross trained in salary and benefit entries/analysis.
• Serve in a Leadership role for other staff within the accounting department.
• Work closely with Assistant Controller/Controller on G/L and A/P processes to ensure efficiency and quality of work is meeting expectations.
• Assist with grant budgets and grant allocations on a monthly basis.

Travel Requirements

Occasionally may travel to other sites to attend meetings or training; occasionally overnight for training.

Tools & Technology

Tools: Calculators or accessories; Ledger Spreadsheets; Receipts or receipt books ;Photocopiers; Scanners; Faxing equipment; Computers and Keyboards; Telephones

Technology: Data software – NextGen, Great Plains, Dynamics; Accounting Software; Document Management Software; Financial Analysis Software; Project Management Software; Microsoft Office programs; Electronic Mail – Microsoft Outlook

Knowledge

Clerical, Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, English Language, Economics and Accounting, Computers and Electronics

Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning; Information Ordering; Oral Comprehension; Oral Expression; Written Comprehension; Written Expression; Problem Sensitivity; Deductive Reasoning; Inductive Reasoning; Near Vision; Speech Clarity; Speech Recognition

Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates; Getting Information; Interacting With Computers; Performing Administrative Activities; Solving Problems; Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work; Communicating with Persons Outside Organization; Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships; Documenting/Recording Information;Processing Information; Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge; Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking; Integrity; Dependability; Attention to Detail; Cooperation; Independence; Initiative; Self Control; Adaptability/Flexibility; Stress Tolerance;Persistence

Work Context

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job, with or without accommodation. Prospective employees must complete a pre-employment medical exam (Occupational Group IV) which will measure the ability to: 

• See well enough to read fine print and view a computer screen; speak and hear well enough to understand, respond, and communicate clearly in person and on the telephone; independent body mobility sufficient to stand, sit, walk, lift or move, stoop, and bend to access the work environment and a standard office environment; manual dexterity and sufficient use of hands, arms and shoulders to repetitively operate a keyboard and to write; and the ability to sit or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally may be required to lift/move or assist in lifting/moving up to 50lbs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Work Environment: Generally a typical office environment.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand this job description, and that I am able to perform all aspects with or without reasonable accommodation.

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