Staff Accountant

Children's Hope Alliance•Statesville, NC

1d•$49,440 - $58,710

About The Position

Position will be responsible for assisting with daily operations within the finance department through direct participation in business processes. The position will work with the team in establishing, documenting, and maintaining procedures and control processes for accounting and finance.

Requirements

A 4-year degree and/or equivalent combination of eduction and experience is required.
A concentration in business or accounting is preferred.
Must be highly organized, professional, with good decision-making skills, and be able to communicate effectively.
Must be proficient in MS Office including: Outlook, Word and Excel.
Must be culturally sensitive to children and families and support cultural diversity throughout the program.
Must have a valid North Carolina’s Driver’s license and able to travel throughout our service area.
Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal, HCPR and driving checks.

Responsibilities

Responsible for posting of all income accruals and payments, and ensures accurate accounting of all receipts and deposits
Prepares, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles, and processes journal entries into appropriate accounts
Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures to enhance workflow
Assists with compilation of monthly revenue & expense statements for management
Monthly recurring journal entries as assigned
Runs Financials and General Ledger audit trails
Account reconciliations and account analysis; monthly variance reporting
Monthly contract billing invoice preparation and maintenance of expenditures; including general ledger activity maintenance
Preparation of proformas and budgets for new and existing RFPs and grants; coordinating with appropriate leadership
Provide back-up support for daily cash/mail deposits
Annual budget participation as needed
Monthly financial reporting calls with budget owners
Maintains appropriate internal controls and efficient financial procedures
Comply with Accounting and organizational policies and procedures
Report all out-of-compliance or unsafe activities to supervisor
Other relevant duties as assigned
Contribute to and enhance company mission
Prioritize and plan work responsibilities appropriately
Attend and/or successfully complete all required trainings and meetings
Perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision
Comply with all applicable policies, practices, and procedures; report all out-of-compliance and unsafe activities to supervisor; interact professionally with other employees, volunteers, families, children, and the community
Serve effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Utilize effective communication skills both verbally and in writing; provide effective feedback and is receptive to feedback
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals