General Accountant

• Prepare and submit retirement plan (401k, 403b, 457b) contributions after each pay period.

  Prepare month end entries, perform general ledger activities for month end closing, and production of financial statements.

  Perform reviews of financial statements before presenting them to management.  Interact with department managers to review financials and explain variances.  Review accounts and make corrections as required.

  Compile data and prepare reports required by management and government agencies.

  Compile information from all departments and coordinate the preparation of the Annual Budget.

  Develop, import, maintain, and consolidate monthly budgets into the accounting system. Analyze budgets and compare budgeted costs to actual costs.

  Assist in providing information for the annual agency audit and 401k retirement plan audits.

  Create new general ledger accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.

  Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology to automate processes wherever possible.

  Maintain the purchase order database and generate P.O. as needed.

  Compile data for the Monthly Statistical report and post to GII’s website, to include retail sales and donations survey data. Compile similar report YTD for internal use.

  Compile quarterly data required by NISH for direct labor reporting – Quarterly Employment Report (QER).  Update and post to NISH website each quarter.

  Assist in the development, maintenance, and practice of all accounting related policies and procedures in order to comply with state and federal laws.

  Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures and safety standards to meet CARF,Department of Labor and all other regulatory standards, including GAAP.

  Provides back-up support for accounting staff as needed.

  Assist and cross-train on other aspects of Finance outside regularly assigned responsibility. Performs other job-related tasks as assigned by the Director.

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Accounting or related field with five
years of general accounting experience, including experience with budgets and contract compliance; or
the equivalent combination of education and experience.