What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Associate position at Aspire Living & Learning?
Accountant – Accounts Payable & Fixed Assets
GENERAL AREAS - Accountant:
- Accurately and efficiently performs a wide variety of accounting duties
- Ensures the accurate and timely entry of financial transactions
- Gathers, tracks and analyzes financial data
- Maintains supporting files and schedules for financial data
- Prepares account reconciliations
- Ensures the timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial information
- Prepares and maintains documentation of procedures and policies
- Assists with the preparation, maintenance and review of files and supporting documentation for various audits
- Works closely with accounting and other personnel throughout the organization’s various state offices
- Participates in efficiency planning and implementation
- Performs research on various accounting topics upon request, presents findings and makes recommendations
FOCUS AREAS – Accounts Payable & Fixed Assets:
- Ensures the accurate and timely entry of all corporate purchases
- Verifies amounts to bills and allocates amounts to the proper cost centers
- Reviews, codes and processes multi-state bills, maintaining vendor data
- Works closely with multi-state accounting and other personnel to collect proper documentation to support purchases and vendor payments
- Maintains and processes all corporate fixed assets
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
A solid understanding of accounting principles; demonstrated competency of Microsoft Excel and Word skills; detail oriented; strong analytical, organization and time management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work as a team member; ability to prioritize and work independently.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years’ experience in an accounting role preferred. Experience with General Ledger software, Great Plains preferred.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Accounting required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Covid-19 Consideration
Please note that Aspire Living & Learning has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and individuals we support. As a condition of employment, employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved for medical or religious reason or as otherwise required by law.
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
