STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Company: Our Piece of the Pie
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Description:Service Area: FinanceReports to: ControllerSupervises: NoneEmployment Status: Regular Full TimeFLSA Classification: Non-ExemptJob Purpose: This role is responsible for core financial functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits and maintenance of files.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices to funders. Prepare grant reports to funders. Assist with month-end and year-end closing of the books including preparation entries, schedules and reconciliation of ledgers. Prepare fixed assets and depreciation schedule and related journal entries, ensuring that fixed assets are properly classified. Perform various general accounting functions such as journal entries, account reconciliations and special reports. Enter cash receipts/ bank deposit. Assist with the preparation of audit work papers and provide accounting records as required. Act as back-up for Accounts Payable processing. Maintain accounting/banking information for the Youth IDA bank accounts. Perform on-going management of organizational credit card tracking and assure receipt of all required documentation for posting. Maintaining the salary allocation information. Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting is preferred. Significant experience in bookkeeping and an Associate's Degree will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Experience working in a financial office preferred, but internship experience and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, concepts and practices applicable to accounting requirements of funding sources. Strong mathematical and analytical skills for monitoring accounting records and resolving accounting problems. Ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by customers. Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office. Experience with Financial Edge accounting software is preferred. Good organizational and time-management skills. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Teamwork skills. Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of Federal, state and local grant funding, reporting and audit requirements preferred. Experience with grants accounting and restricted revenue management is preferred.

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