GL Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY
The General Ledger Accountant contributes to the overall success of The Guidance Center by effectively and accurately maintaining the general ledger for the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for use by the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Program Directors, and Program Managers, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
2. Process monthly, year-end, and correcting adjusting journal entries to the General Ledger.
3. Process monthly, quarterly, and annual accruals and post to the General Ledger.
4. Process monthly AR posting and analysis
5. Reconcile. and oversee reconciliation of all General Ledger Accounts including all company bank accounts.
6. Prepare, review, and finalize the close of each periodic financial process.
7. Regularly and systematically report inconsistencies, successes, missed deadlines, etc. to Direct supervisor.
8. Complete annual reports and renewal requests for tax exemption, corporation status, cost reports, etc. for direct supervisor to review and then submit.
9. Assist with internal and external financial audits and process recommended adjusting entries.
10. Periodically review Trial Balance. Communicate to direct supervisor regarding major account variances or inconsistencies.
11. Complete assigned projects outlined by direct supervisor to reconcile, analyze, review and audit the fiscal, clinical, and business office procedures and systems.
12. Provide backup support to other accounting personnel as assigned.
13. Coordinate and recommend updates to the Chart of Accounts with direct supervisor.
14. Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
15. Assist with preparation of supporting information for the annual audit and the external auditors as necessary
16. Assists supervisor with management and maintenance of financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
17. Review and validate monthly results
18. Maintain fixed asset schedule and post monthly depreciation including proper recording of all acquisitions and disposals.
19. Tracking of leases and collection of rent for Company owned housing facilities
20. Insure general ledger postings from payroll activities are accurate and posted correctly to the General Ledger
21. Assist supervisor with preparation of budget and other reportings as requested.
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Required:
Minimum 2 years general ledger accounting
Bachelor's degree in accounting or two years of college courses in accounting and four years accounting experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Ability to obtain Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
At least 21 years of age or older.
Valid AZ driver's license.
Preferred:
Prior not-for-profit accounting experience
Experience with Microsoft Navision Accounting Software
Proficiency in the use of computer programs for:
Accounting
Word processing
Spreadsheets
E-mail
Internet

Personal Characteristics
Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
Environmental Conditions:
This person works primarily in an office environment with some travel to a satellite office, and off-site meetings.
ACCOMMODATIONS
TGC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, unless it would cause undue hardship. We define reasonable accommodation as any change in the work environment or in the way a job is performed that enables a person with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. We will make a good faith effort to list any special requirements in our job descriptions. The physical demands of this position warrant: Sedentary Work Occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time