Accountant I

Position Summary:         

The primary functions of the Accountant I position is to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and money reviews.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Prepare and complete payroll for a multi-program and multi-cost center agency for approximately 200 employees.
• Review Personnel Action Forms, employee deductions and mileage expenses to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Process funding of retirement plan contributions.
• Process and ensure accurate wage garnishments.
• Export payroll data from payroll system and upload into accounting system.
• Review quarterly and year-end payroll tax reports and W-2 forms for year-end distribution.
• Preform monthly petty cash reviews and review participant transactions.
• Record Consumer Social Security Benefits direct deposits in accounting software.
• Transfer and record consumer funds to and from bank accounts and pre-paid cards.
• Transfer and record HRA transactions from the bank.  
• Assists Finance Director with record retrieval during audits and reviews.
• Attends all agency required trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Relief Responsibilities:

• Assist the Accounting Assistant with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  The on-site and off-site meetings, conferences, appearances, seminars, etc. attended by the incumbent occur in a typical office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications:

1. A working knowledge of payroll regulations and changes set forth by the IRS, Comptroller of Maryland, Friends Aware Employee Handbook, including knowledge of compensation rates and related rules.
2. A thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) including general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
3. A proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, including Word/Excel/Outlook.
4. Possess a working knowledge of computerized payroll and general ledger functions.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to work rapidly with a high degree of accuracy to meet weekly deadlines.
7. Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.

Education and Preferred Work Experience:

    BS degree in accounting or a related field preferred; however, an Associate degree and experience will be considered. Must possess a valid driver’s license with an agency approved driving record.