Job Description
Job Description
Description:
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our office with a strong financial accounting background, required to handle the processing of financial transactions including research, analysis, reconciliations and to serve as the lead in all areas of accounting and operation activities. Collaborating internally and externally to resolve issues and respond to financial requests. Perform oversight functions and reconciliations and inputting data into the financial system, compiling reports and presenting data. Participate in evaluation and design of internal and external workflow and processes, and complete special projects as assigned by Leadership.
Specific Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead in all financial accounting transactions.
- Provide high levels of customer service in dealing with clients, vendors and other agencies.
- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
- Increase productivity by streamlining accounting processes and coordinating information requirements.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications and contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Assist with the annual budget process.
- Assist with accounting for all capital projects and assets.
- Coordinate, prepare and review financial and management reports such as bank reconciliations, investment account monitoring and audit responses.
- Provide support to internal and external parties related to financial activities. Must be able to investigate and resolve customer and vendor inquiries.
- Reviews and posts journal entries and ensures appropriate supporting documents are provided.
- Analyzes and reconciles daily and monthly cash activity.
- Prepare audit and tax schedules.
- Respond to audit and tax requests.
- Year-end processing and accruals.
- Maintains proper controls and procedures in processing accounting transactions.
- Processes and reviews accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.
- Assists with or performs special projects as assigned.
- “Self-Starter”: Works with minimal supervision. Identifies and communicates issues that require management approval or discussion.
- Timely: Ability to plan, execute, and deliver on projects in a timely manner; plus, the ability to multi-task on varying projects and initiatives.
- Detailed Oriented: Very high attention to details and the ability to be organized and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills: Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Communicates clearly, effectively, and timely and can consistently choose the appropriate level, frequency, and method of communication. Effectively communicates complex information throughout the organization, proactively and continuously. Demonstrates effective public speaking skills and can engage others in a presentation.
- Team Oriented: Works effectively with all co-workers, customers, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others.
- Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Solution Oriented: Demonstrates an ability to analyze and solve problems. Approaches problems by focusing on workable solutions. Demonstrates a record of identifying opportunities for improvement and creating solutions through continuous and effective communications with management. Is seen by others as a resource on matters relating to project analysis.
- Excellent Organization/Time Management: Makes aggressive commitments, keeps commitments, and is willing to be judged against them; Keeps others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues. Demonstrates consistent ability to successfully prioritize work and meet deadlines. Keeps complete and accurate budget and project analysis records in compliance with city SOPs and processes.
- Process Oriented: Continuously identifies new ways to improve quality and efficiencies while increasing productivity.
- Flexible, Change Agent: Can adjust to constantly changing deadlines and priorities. Effectively works with project teams, adjusts schedule as needed. Has ability to be flexible when change occurs. Able to anticipate and bring about change when needed. Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.
- Independent thinker with a strong work ethic and internal motivation.
- Strong technical aptitude with various software applications to handle data from multiple sources, primarily QuickBooks, Payroll software, Excel and Outlook.
- Technically adept in financial accounting with strong knowledge of the general ledger and full cycle accounting processes.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and follow up on issues.
- Problem-solving skills, with attention to details and accuracy is required.
- Strong time management and communication skills.
- Must be team-oriented with the ability to think and act independently.
- Ability to complete tasks on time and meet all established deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
- CPA, CPM, or CPFO license credentials preferred and the ability to type 30 wpm and 10-key touch.
- 5+ Years as Accountant, professional experience in financial or governmental accounting in other organizations is required.
- Capital projects analyst or progressively responsible experience in the development, coordination, and accounting of capital project. (Preferred)
- 3+ Years experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Required.
- Excellent Technology Skills: Intermediate to Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. Able to create spreadsheets using complex formulas. Able to link data and spreadsheets. Ability to create macros a plus. Excel and Word Skills require testing.
Physical Demands
- Office Environment.
- Able to sit at a computer for more than 6 hours in the day.
Travel
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Cobblestone is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.