Accountant I

Position Summary

Perform accounting duties related to Accounts Payable processing, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, expense transactions, assigned general ledger reconciliations, month-end close activities, audits, and financial reporting. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, payment requests, expense reports and approved disbursements accurately and timely, ensuring proper coding, supporting documentation, required approvals, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain vendor records and account balances by reconciling vendor statements, researching and resolving discrepancies, responding to vendor inquiries, and ensuring timely payment of obligations.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and investigate, analyze, and resolve reconciling items to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, support schedules, account analyses, and other documentation required for month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Maintain organized accounting records and provide support for internal and external audits, examinations, regulatory reviews, and internal control compliance.
• Serve as backup for other accounting functions, including reconciliations, investments, cash management, and other departmental responsibilities as needed.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues, support special projects, identify process improvements, and enhance operational efficiency and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge

• Knowledge of general accounting concepts and principles.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

Abilities

• Analytical ability to analyze and interpret information involving numerical calculations.  
• Ability to function as a self-starter, work effectively under general supervision, and consistently deliver accurate work within established deadlines.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of general accounting concepts and principles.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

Abilities

• Analytical ability to analyze and interpret information involving numerical calculations.  
• Ability to function as a self-starter, work effectively under general supervision, and consistently deliver accurate work within established deadlines.

• Ability to adapt to changing work flows.

Experience

• Accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations experience preferred

Education

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration / related experience