Accountant I

Position Summary:

The Accountant I, reporting to the Controller, will be responsible for performing and coordinating accounting duties with COCA.  These responsibilities include managing the accounts payable process, facilitating the deposit process, performing account reconciliations, and other ad hoc projects.  The key to success in this role will be strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to confidently use a variety of software programs.

Essential Functions:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Accounts Receivable:

• Prepare and deposit incoming checks and cash; distribute copies of deposits to corresponding departments for entry into data tracking systems.
• Record daily journal entries based on reports generated from the data tracking systems.

Accounts Payable:

• Oversee automated invoice intake; review for accuracy and execute electronic payments; manually process exceptions.
• Record and file W-9s and Certificate of Insurance; process and file annual 1099s.
• Maintains credit card holder database, including individual card holder limits; train cardholders on software and provide guidance on expense coding.
• Assist department managers with resolving issues surrounding accounts payable
• Maintain Amazon invoicing program, including expense account coding, adding new employees and training users.

General Ledger:

• Reconcile revenue, accounts receivable, and unearned revenue between the registration system and financial system.
• Reconciling contributions and promises to give between development system and financial system.
• Monthly close reconciliations

General and Other Duties:

• Update and maintain finance department process documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or two (2) years of applicable experience preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of accounting and development software is preferred; experience with Blackbaud and Ramp is a plus.

Competencies:

• Ethics -Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within the approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profit and revenue; conserve organizational resources.
• Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and manipulate objects.
• Ability to sit for periods.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Must be able to lift 10 -20 lbs.