Staff Accountant

Salary $65,000
Position Summary: 

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant performs the day-to-day accounting functions of the Agency.  He/she must possess the requisite skills necessary to ensure that Linwood’s standards for excellence are met or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare monthly internal financial reporting.
2. Month end closing process
3. Prepare and assist with agency annual budgets and special projects.
4. Monitor and tracking budgets for all services programs
5. Assist with payroll processes and analysis as needed
6. Assist with 401K deferrals and analysis
7. Maintain and reconcile Fixed Assets and depreciation
8. Manage general ledger accounts and bank accounts reconciliation.
9. Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and related supporting documentation.
10. Assist with accounts payable as needed.  Ensures invoices are paid in a timely manner and that all documentation is scanned and verified.
11. Provides information to management in areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accounting functions. 
12. Collaborated with Supervisors and other department leaders.
13. Scanning, filing and document retention.
14. Performs general office duties, assists with daily projects and performs other duties as needed.
15. May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Business or four years of coursework in related subjects.
• Must have experience and/or demonstrate competence in all aspect of accounting and financial matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required, including proficiency with advanced functions of Microsoft Excel. Experience with QuickBooks accounting Software is preferred.
• Must also demonstrate analytical and organizational skills with superior attention to detail and an ability to set priorities.

All Employees

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, various forms of technology or controls.  The employee must be able to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl.  The employee must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

The employee must be able to work under regular, moderate levels of stress and must be able to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.