ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Purpose : Supports the Finance & Accounting department by ensuring the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, as well as contributing to accounting and financial reporting activities. The focus of this position is the immediate and accurate processing of the Council’s payables and the monthly closing of the books for all entities. Additionally, the role provides support to Accounts Receivable by documenting all revenue received.

Core Responsibilities :

• Performs Accounts Receivable and Payable tasks including :

Pulls revenue data (checks, wires, and credit cards activity) from the bank for all entities and records activity into the appropriate logs (e.g., dues)

Assists with data gathering for annual financial statement audit and budgets, and creates budget reports as requested. Compiles budget presentation materials with CFO.

Basic Qualifications :

Education : Four-year college degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience in accounting, general ledger, and GAAP accounting.

Experience : A minimum of four years’ business accounting experience. Familiarity and understanding of basic financial statements and the full accounting cycle Ability to analyze and articulate matters relating to accounting and financial issues. Non-profit experience is a plus. Strong written and oral communications skills Demonstrated people service-oriented personality with a love of perfecting fine details and finding errors. Curious about how things work and works to improve processes. Must work well in teams and also be self-motivated to complete tasks. This position requires a multitasker that is happily able to deal with tight deadlines and has demonstrated collaboration skills, working well with all levels of staff, vendors, and stakeholders.

Technical Skills : Proficiency in all MS Office applications required. Experience with accounting software and external payable service providers such as Anybill, Intacct, Salesforce and Concur desirable.

Physical Demands : Visual ability for reading and reviewing written materials. Hearing and verbal ability to fully participate and interact in meetings and forums.

Travel : None

Other : Overtime is required in order to meet scheduled deadlines.