Accountant II

Job Title:     Accountant II

Location:     Main Office / 702 San Pedro Ave / San Antonio, TX 78212

Schedule:    Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (some evenings/weekends may be required)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training/Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, and at least one (1) year experience in an accounting position; or an equivalent of at least five (5) years experience in an accounting/bookkeeping position.
2. Knowledge of accounting software, preferably fund accounting for non-profits, desirable; and skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook), analytical skills and strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
3. Fluent in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak) desirable.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

1. Certificate or license, as applicable, by the appropriate State agency as a qualified practitioner.
2. State of Texas vehicle operator’s license and proof of liability insurance.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensures that clients have access, as needed, to all five pillars of the social determinants of health with a trauma informed lens through Agency services and/or community partners.
2. Process accounts receivables by: (a) preparing monthly billings; (b) collecting and posting revenues; and (c) preparing monthly aging accounts, reconciliation reports, and performing subsequent follow-up and bad debt write-offs, and giving timely notification to the Controller and respective program.
3. Prepare the program financial tracking sheets, review and track the monthly expenditures and compare with the budgets authorized for the programs: running General Ledgers reports.
4. Supervise the activities of the AR or AP Clerk, report the status of the activities in a timely manner every week.
5. Prepare general journal, adjusting entries and record into the accounting for the month end closing.
6. Assist the program manager in the preparation of the forecasts and compare with the budgets authorized: propose the program adjustmants in order to correct the deviations existed in the budgets.
7. Support and/or prepare financial forecasts, statements and recurring reports with the assistance of the Cobtroller for the executive team, Board of Directors, government agencies, United Way, and other funding sources.
8. Support and/or prepare other monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports within the prescribed time frames.
9. Assist internal and external audit preparation and support.
10. Analyze assigned accounts monthly by reviewing transactions in the General Ledger as follows: (a) Excel spreadsheet tracking monthly expenditures and budget (including variances); and (b) General Ledger reports detailing monthly transactions.
11. Serve as the liaison between business office and program management, communicating needs and concerns so the COO and Controller can be handled appropriately.
12. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, orientating, and placing interns and volunteers and/or supervise, hire and direct assigned staff. Duities include on-going supervision, personnel reviews and evaluations, recommending agency-funded professional development activities, and approving staff time sheets and mileage/travel reports.
13. Assist the COO and Controller in preparing the Agency’s operating budget(s) to support the requirements of various propals and grants.
14. Maintain good relationships with stakeholders (including current and potential clients, community and co-workers), focusing on providing excellent and culturally sensitive customer service and presenting a positive image of the agency in all community and stakeholder interactions.
15. Maintain a working environment which encourages mutual respect, promotes respectful and congenial relationships between employees and is free from all forms of harassment.
16. Perform other duties as assigned, including presentations to community groups and organizations, in accordance with the agency’s “team” philosophy.