Finance Staff Accountant

The individual selected for the position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
General Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of all EOAC employees to support EOAC’s mission and goals, to respect the confidentiality of all who come to us for information or assistance, and to personally maintain the dignity and integrity of one who is placed in a position of public trust.
We all bear the responsibility of improving the organization, communicating openly, and empowering each other to excel at our work.
Maintain confidentiality of client/agency information as required by State and Federal laws, appropriate regulations, and professional practice.
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Essential Functions: 1.
Must be able to communicate effectively to individuals/groups in both verbal and written form.
ex: coworkers, clients, the public, and suppliers/vendors.
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Ability to work with a positive and professional attitude.
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Must consistently demonstrate and communicate EOAC’s Mission and Vision.
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Follow policies and procedures that govern the accounting/finance function of the organization, following the principles of governmental accounting, including budgeting, cost reporting, taxation, etc.
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Follow all financial requirements of program/grant as required by funding source, federal and state law.
Ensure all financial transactions are allowable by the funding source; partner with the assistant controller and/or program director as needed to ensure eligibility of transactions.
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Maintain general ledger(s) and books of original entry on an accrual basis.
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Prepare monthly financial statements including balance sheet(s), income and expense reports, trial balances and other reports as directed on a timely basis to meet funding source, policy council and board of directors’ reporting requirements.
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Reconcile bank statements to the respective general ledger control account balance(s).
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Prepare written financial and statistical reports as directed including monthly analysis of accounts, supporting calculations for journal entries, etc.
for permanent filing purposes for each respective general ledger assigned.
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Develop and implement proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies.
11.
Assist in the planning and implementation of changes in the accounting system as necessary or directed.
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Ensure that an adequate supply of accounting supplies and equipment is on hand to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the department, reporting equipment or office supply needs to the Assistant Controller or designer.
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Maintain confidentiality of all corporation information.
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Maintain schedules for fixed asset depreciation.
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Attend meetings of the Governing Board or Policy Council.
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Responsible for preparation of audit workpapers and works with Auditors/Monitors for Compliance Reviews; provides information and support as requested by the Assistant Controller and CFO.
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Coordinates the planning, development, and maintaining of operating budgets.
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Assist with HR functions relating to payroll, staff planning, salaries, etc.
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Serves as a liaison with representatives of external funding agencies and organizations, as appropriate.
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Prepare research, trends, and analysis to evaluate programs and develop recommendations for more cost-effective organization.
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Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that are necessary for providing sound accounting techniques.
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Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Assistant Controller and/or CFO.
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Competencies: 1.
Financial Management.
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Business Acumen.
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Consultation.
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Critical Evaluation.
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Ethical Practice.
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Technical Capacity.
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Thoroughness.
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Communication Proficiency.
III.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment with ambient lighting, and climate control.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
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Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
1.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
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The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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Minimum Qualifications: 1.
Must be able to pass Criminal History check and pre-employment drug screen.
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Valid Driver’s License.
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or bachelor’s degree in business administration (or another related discipline), supplemented with a minimum of 20 credit hours in accounting.
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Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
5.
Previous experience with accounting software.
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Preferred Qualifications: 1.
Prior experience in grant accounting and Federal grant requirements is preferred.
2.
One (1) to three (3) years of progressive accounting experience.
3.
Previous experience with Skyward.
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Travel: Ability to travel when required.
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Other Duties: Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, CFO and/or Assistant Controller.
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Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
*This form reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential function of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.
Failure to comply with Personnel policies, job responsibilities, and functions, safety policies, can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination.
The employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.
Employees understand that employment will not begin until the employee receives clearance-to-hire from the Executive Director or their designee.