Description
JOB TITLE: Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Administration
PROGRAM: Finance
SUPERVISOR: Accounting Manager
STATUS: Non-exempt, full-time
Hourly wage: $22 to $24 per hour
1.0 Essential job functions
1.1 Responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and year-end claim vouchers to various funders in accordance with contract provisions and budgets.
1.2 Monitor programs for over/under spending of contracts and variances from budget. The preparation of financial projections is often necessary. Inform Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, VP for Program and appropriate Program Director of such spending situations.
1.3 Communicate with funders and their auditors regarding contract spending, budget modifications and any other questions/issues that arise.
1.4 Train Program Directors on how to read and understand claim vouchers and financial statements.
1.5 Assist with the preparation and review of the Agency’s annual operating budget.
1.6 Assist with the Agency’s monthly closing process and the preparation of financial statements.
1.7 Assist with the preparation of schedules and information for the Agency’s annual audit of our financial statements as well as funder audits.
1.8 Data entry into the accounting software of journal entries and revenue.
2.0 Secondary job functions
2.1 Perform record keeping, tagging, and physical inventory of capitalized assets purchased by funders.
2.2 Assist with the development and documentation of the Agency’s cost allocations.
2.3 Provide backup coverage for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
3.0 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
EXPERIENCE: Three plus years of accounting experience. Non-profit experience preferred.
Excellent computer skills with proficiency working in Excel, Word and accounting software required.
· Majority of work is performed at desk or personal computer
· Frequent use of calculator, copier and scanner
· Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills are required
· Ability to multitask while paying particular attention to detail
· Ability to work in multi cultural situations
Lifespan offers great benefits including:
Vacation (21 days)
Sick (10 days)
Personal Time (3 Days)
Holidays (11)
Medical Insurance (3 options)
Dental Insurance (2 options)
Vision (2 options)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account with company contribution
403(b) Program
Pension contribution after one year of service
Hybrid Work Schedule after successfully completing the probationary period
If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.
Salary/Hourly Rate
Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity,
Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.
Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
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