Job Description
Job Title: ACCOUNTANT
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer
FLSA: Exempt

Pay Rate- $50-$70K DOE

SUMMARY
The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income and expenses, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles. This role supports the finance department with day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly reconciliations, financial reporting, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains accurate accounting records of finances, ensuring proper tracking of income and expenses.
• Records transactions following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial documents.
• Helps ensure compliance with the annual budgetary guidelines set by management and the Board of Directors.
• Processes accounts payable, including tracking payments and applying to appropriate accounts.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Assists with preparing audit schedules and reports for internal and external audits.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer with financial analysis and reporting.
• Handles financial data entry, including expenses and revenue tracking for specific programs or departments.
• Coordinates with other departments to collect necessary financial information and support financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Reviews expense reports and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• General Financial Support: Provide additional support to the Finance team as needed, including helping with grants and donations processing, preparing for audits, and assisting with financial year-end and month-end closing tasks.
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS
This position requires extended periods of sitting with some periods of walking and standing. It may also require bending, kneeling, and/or stooping and climbing stairs. An individual in this position may need to drive a vehicle to resources in the community. There may be extended periods of using a computer and/or calculator.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Open to learning new skills and adapting to changes in financial processes and systems.
• Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination

Equal Opportunity Employer