Accountant

Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of the financial operations for the Area Command Finance Department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and all general ledger transactions; assists in ensuring the financial integrity of financial records; prepares financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in review of accounting records, ledgers and statements for accuracy and completeness; this includes (but is not limited to) preparation of journals, various ledger activity, maintenance of the chart of accounts; ensures accuracy and completeness of the same.   
• Assists in selecting qualified Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff; assists in planning and conducting orientation and on-the-job training for the same. 
• Generates, reconciles and reviews assigned ledger accounts for accuracy, on a monthly basis; prepares correcting journal entries.  Provides balance sheet reconciliations to Assistant Finance Manager on a monthly basis. 
• Assists in reviewing trial balance/accounts for integrity before closing the books both monthly and annually. 
• Assists in proofing and editing entries, including receipts, journals and disbursements to the general ledger. 
• Assists in generating and verifying the accuracy of assigned monthly reports related to the close of the Great Plains Financial module. 
• Assists with audit preparation for assigned units.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements. 
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. 
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. 
• Ability to operate general office equipment, including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine.   
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to other employees requiring assistance. 
• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. 
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5 – 10% of the time.  
• Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits.
• Paid Time Off

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree from accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field
• and
• Three years work in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll accompanied by experience working in a religious, charitable organization preferred
• or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled