Accounting Technician

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work, we are doing, we are in need of an Accounting Technician to join our amazing team!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, and currently observe 15 paid holidays per year. (There is no waiting period before being eligible for holiday pay!)

Role and Responsibilities

The Accounting Technician supports the Finance team and the organization by maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely finance activities. This position’s responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and account reconciliations. This position will utilize accounting software programs to process business transactions, such as accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers and receipts. The accounting technician must be familiar with General Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) and have an aptitude for numbers to ensure that the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.

• Process accounts payable including maintaining vendor profiles, entering bills, verifying correct coding and allocations, obtaining proper approvals, processing electronic and check payments, filing supporting documentation, and reconciling vendor accounts
• Process and record corporate credit card expense reports
• As assigned, reconcile general ledger accounts as applicable and in a timely manner, including cash, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, other assets, and liabilities
• Responsible for accurate and timely month and year end close procedures, including preparation and / or review of account reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare supporting schedules for internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
• Communicate with employees, vendors, and consumers who have financial inquiries.  Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Analyze information by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• As assigned, accurately prepare, track and post cash, credit card, donations, in-kind donations, and other revenue transactions; coordinating with the Revenue team
• Provide accounting support by reviewing financial information and obtaining supplementary information for financial statements and reports
• Assist with the external financial audit and 990 reporting process as applicable
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvements and efficiencies
• Drive best financial practices within the organization by developing and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Assist in the filing of annual 1099s
• Assist with local, state and federal government reporting requirements, audits and tax filings
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Accurately prepare and maintain accounting documents and records to support transactions
• Research, track and resolve accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Establish and compile reports / summaries related to areas of responsibility
• Conduct assigned tasks in accordance with established accounting standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Mindset for continuous learning and training
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

Work Environment

Knowledge in the following areas will be helpful in this position :

Core Competencies

Monday- Friday

Compensation details : 22.98-26.44 Hourly Wage

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