Staff Accountant

Description:

Exciting Job Opportunity: Staff Accountant

Under the direction of the Finance Director and the Controller. Responsible for assisting the Controller with the general ledger. Supports all Centro personnel with budgeting and accounting processes. Make journal entries and produce account details. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office products and familiarity with accounting software systems. Ensure procurement process functions properly. Trains other staff and helps them with accounting and finance needs.

Key areas of responsibility
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides Accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by backing up critical financial documents.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Assists the Controller in preparation of semi-monthly payroll processing.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and Head Start regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, setting up personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Helps in treasury management ensuring cash flow needs are met.
• Contributes to team effort by carrying out related results as needed.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Prepares and coordinates the preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Participates in a wide variety of special projects and compiles a variety of special reports.
• Proficient with fixed asset management and depreciation.
• Participates in all fiscal audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Four (4) plus years of related work experience preferred.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Experience with Fund Accounting and accounting software in a Non-profit environment.
• Must be reliable and organized, able to work under pressure, and accurate in record keeping. Show great people skills to meet the public and work with staff.

Why You'll Love It Here:

We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we have the privilege to support. We have been dedicated to Community and Family Engagement since 1+75, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1++1, and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive care.