Accountant

Accountant
Pay: $55,000.00 to $60,000.00/year
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm

Summary:
The Accountant will support the Accounting Group Supervisor to prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR
• Five years of related experience and/or training

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Receives and reviews all vendor bills. Reconciles bills against purchase orders and contracts. Reviews notations on purchase orders and resolves discrepancies; adjusts billing accordingly. Identifies appropriate cost account and payment date based on expense type and vendor terms.
• Submits bills to management for approval. Requests checks for approved bills from the Accounting Group Supervisor and prepares for mailing. Stamps bills with date paid and organizes for filing.
• Reconciles month-end statements from vendors.
• Tracks purchase orders received but not billed by vendors and prepares weekly status report.
• Occasionally enters accounts payable for donations, monthly payments, or other services as requested.
• Prepares credit applications for new vendor accounts for Accounting Group Supervisor review and processing.
• Ensures that employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors for Form 1099 preparation.
• Ensures proper documentation, filing and storage of records in case of audits.
• Reconciles credit card receipts and statements and prepares for payment.
• Calculates and files required local and state sales tax.
• Calculates and prepares reports for commissions payable.
• Maintains and reconciles subsidiary accounts to general ledger accounts.
• Assists with special projects or events as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times