Accountant

Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc. Job Description Job Title: Accountant Reports To: Chief Financial Officer FLSA Status: Nonexempt Grade: 4 General Statement of Duties Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and general direction of the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for maintaining records of financial transactions for agency by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain complete, current, and accurate fiscal records to assure compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, guidelines and policies and procedures. Verify, allocate, code, and post details of business transactions from documents such as direct payments, invoices, vouchers, receipts, and/or checks to the general ledger. Summarize details in separate ledgers or computer files. Reconcile and balance accounts. Assist in reconciliation of report discrepancies. Reconcile Nutrition database to the general ledger. Compile and maintain current and accurate reports regarding expenditures, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue. Prepare vouchers, enter vouchers, post vouchers, generate and run account payable checks, DDP payments, and review for accuracy. Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes. Reconcile vendor statements monthly to ensure payments are up to date. Enter and post deposits, reconcile and verify bank reconciliation cash balances to the general ledger. Prepare and enter journal entries as required. Complete various reports as directed. Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with agency policies. Perform typing, data entry, general office work and filing tasks. Count, record and post in-kind to the general ledger for agency as assigned. Retrieve, distribute, and process mail. Operate designated computer software as assigned. Operate various equipment to include photocopier, telephone, fax machine, computer, calculator, etc. Attend meetings, training, and seminars as deemed appropriate and necessary by ICAP. Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies. Perform other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary. Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience Advanced degree in accounting or bookkeeping preferred. Two (2) years related experience and/or training in bookkeeping, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Basic knowledge of computer operation and software, including but not limited to spreadsheet, database, word processing and accounting software, required. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, relevant statutes, regulations, guidelines, and policies and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to groups of clients or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages. Other Work Related Abilities Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to be punctual and organized. Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability in record-keeping and time management. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Certificates, Licenses, Examinations Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by ICAP. Ability to be bonded. 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 regularly required to sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate