Accountant I

Posting Expires: 6/29/2026

Salary Range:$47,474.94-$63,379.04

General Description and Classification Standards:

Entry level professional position in accounting. Performs financial analysis and reporting for assigned department which may includeinvoices, billing and collection; accounting for assets, liabilities, and capital; processing of checks and/or ACH payments; reconciliation of bank accounts; researching, analyzing, and reconciling bank accounts customer accounts and general ledger accounts according to GAAP. May troubleshoot issues from accounting clerks.

Supervision Received:

Works under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level accountant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Carries out accounting assignments that are typically straightforward in nature. 
• Collaborates with  senior peers on projects.
• Performs financial analyses and reporting in accordance with GAAP for assigned department(s).
• Accounts for assets, liabilities, and capital assets.
• Inputs and reconciles general ledger account.
• Processes invoices. 
• Performs billing and collection duties.
• Processes checks and/or ACH payments. 
• Reconciles  bank statements. 
• Researches, analyzes, and corrects discrepancies or escalates to higher level.
• Handles accounting for customer accounts.
• Troubleshoots issues from lower-level staff.
• Compiles standard reports.
• Answers questions from internal or external customers.
• Attends departmental meetings as necessary.
• May assist in preparation of budgets.
• May recommend changes to internal Leadership Provided Provides guidance and training as required to clerical staff, interns, temporary employees, etc.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of general accounting and GAAP.
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.
• Ability to spot inconsistencies and either troubleshoot issues as they arise or escalate to higher level. 
• Ability to use independent judgement and discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience – 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of six (6) years of professional related experience), and 
2. a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience. 

Licensures and Certifications None. 

Preferred Requirements - None.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.