What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at ASHWELL?
Job title
Accountant
Reports to
Executive Director
Job purpose
The accountant is responsible for preparing the organization’s financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting activities specifically: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, banking transactions, Journal Entries, reconciliations, etc.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements for supervisor review.
- Retains general ledger accounting entries.
- Enters deposits in accounting system daily.
- Maintains physical and electronic accounting records.
- Manages and reconciles accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Reviews and processes monthly credit card expenses report.
- Prepares credit card statements for monthly payments.
- Collects and sorts invoices, checks, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
- Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
- Prepare financial statements for ASHwell board meeting.
- Serves as the liaison between the ASHwell and its collaborators, including reporting, and observing compliance with city partners.
- Assists with the preparation of audit schedules and documentation backup.
- Manages service contract administration including renewal, invoice coordination, and compliance.
- Recommend modifications to accounting systems, controls, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepares budgets and forecasts for projects, tracks expenditure, and performs billing.
- Develops and maintains financial model for budget and operation purposes.
- Performs or assists with other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Specific qualifications include:
- Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting.
- Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Highly proficient with various accounting software.
- Ability to learn and apply new skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Able to work collaboratively and work independently with a high-level of self-motivation to meet goals and deadlines.
- Must be detail oriented and able to demonstrate initiative and follow-up skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to express ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
- Capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Proficient in software such as QuickBooks and bill.com
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation
Pay rate: $55,000-$65,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Austin, TX 78705: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- GAAP: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Work Location: One location