Position Available: Accountant

Accountant

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

Category: Full Time

Compensation: Based on experience

Primary function:

Under general supervision, is primarily responsible for coordinating accounts payable, HR/payroll, and the support of the general ledger. Will perform a variety of administrative duties on an “as needed” basis, including accounts payable and general ledger analysis. Performs moderately complex accounting work requiring knowledge of standard bookkeeping procedures.

Position requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years accounting experience. Will consider an Associate degree with additional experience.

Experience: Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel and general accounting knowledge.

Core Responsibilities:

Reporting: Coordinates accounts payable, HR/payroll, and general ledger reporting.

Accounts Payable: Supports the entire accounts payable processing cycle from receipt of invoices and check requests through processing of check disbursements and maintaining vendor information files. Review invoices and GL coding to ensure proper classification. Perform a variety of accounting duties on an “as needed” basis.

HR/Payroll: Manages the payroll process of employees.  Oversee the employment process for the organization.

General Ledger and System Maintenance: Participates in General Ledger input, maintenance, and analysis. Prepares Journal Entries in the accounting software. Reconciles General Ledger every month. Accurately and efficiently records cash payments daily. Reconciles monthly cash receipts and performs monthly bank reconciliations. Assists with monthly and year-end closes.

Related Skills:

• Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables.         
• QuickBooks accounting software experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Other requirements:

• Standard office work environment.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Occasional local travel/use of personal auto to events within the regional area.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000.

Send resume and cover sheet to Rmoore@uwwp.org.