Job Description
Summary of Position
The Accountant is responsible for performing daily accounting functions as well as monthly and annual duties. This is a nonexempt position.
Accountability
Reports to the Director of Finance
Responsibilities
1. Provides accounting support for subsidiary companies. May include:
o Ensure all payments are properly approved, coded and entered correctly.
o Prepare and process payments, including checks and ACH’s. Maintain accounts payable vendor records.
o Monitor cash flow and transfer funds between companies as needed.
o Compile and distribute monthly financial reports, as needed.
2. Assists with accounting for SJIS (excluding Accounts Payable). May include:
o Manage the organization’s P-cards, including weekly downloads and receipt matching.
o Maintain student savings database. Entering non-donor receipts.
o Monitor cash flow and transfer funds between bank accounts as needed. Record transfer in the
accounting system.
3. Assists with maintaining documents on the Chart of Accounts.
4. Assists with annual budget preparation and maintaining budget information within the accounting system.
5. Assists with preparation and completion of annual audit. Including 990’s.
6. Performs other responsibilities as required by the Director of Finance
Qualifications
• Associate’s Degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Accrual-based accounting experience.
• Computer proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheet and word processing in a Windows environment
required.
Physical Demands
• Uses both hands and wrists repetitively for prolonged periods.
Expectations of Hours Worked
• At least 40 hours/week