Accountant

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Under direct supervision, the Accountant I is responsible for performing general ledger and related accounting functions for multiple funds, enterprises, and departments owned or administered by the organization. The role requires maintaining confidentiality of all privileged information and delivering accurate financial reports to various departments and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain working relationships with Program Managers and Directors of assigned funds, enterprises, or departments.
• Prepare account analysis of specific accounts and bank reconciliation.
• Assist accounting clerks in daily maintenance of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, purchase orders, encumbrances, and check requests.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and schedule financial reports required by funding agencies.
• Act as departmental supervisor in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Use MIP accounting software and Microsoft Office to maintain the general ledger and related journals accurately and timely.
• Compile reports showing statistics of receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, fund balance, and other business or administration operations.
• Review and approve purchase order requests and check requests.
• Prepare and execute reimbursement and draw requests.
• Apply Policies and Procedures consistently when approving or authorizing transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card reports, general ledger accounts, and other data, accurately tying detailed information to ledger totals.
• Create and generate spreadsheets as required and prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
• Assist with fixed assets, supply inventory, and ordering as needed.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, workshops, classes, conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing networks, participating in professional societies, and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in general ledger accounting with a governmental entity or for multiple companies owned by one organization, or two years as an Accountant Entry Level (Preferred)
• 1+ years of experience in governmental accounting. (preferred)
• Proficiency in bookkeeping and record-keeping practices. (preferred)
• Familiarity with computerized general ledger accounting systems.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to learn or operate MIP fund accounting software application.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software such as PowerPoint.

Work Environment

The work schedule is from 8 am to 5 pm, with some flexibility on start and end times once training is completed. The role may offer the opportunity to work 1-2 days from home, provided proficiency with grants is demonstrated. The organization offers a range of medical plans, covering 75% of the cost of a benchmark plan, a 401k match up to 4%, and PTO. Employees also enjoy all federal holidays and one floater holiday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardnerville, Nevada.