Staff Accountant

Description

Why You'll Love Us:

The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others. 

Salary range for this position is $24.00- $35.00/ Hour. 

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
• Sick Leave 48 hours accrued for the first year, then 48 hours of sick leave are provided at the beginning of each new year thereafter.
• Holidays 12 paid per year.

What You'll Do:

Accounts Payable

• Analyzes and enters approved vendor invoices and reimbursements in QuickBooks accurately daily and are paid timely.
• Ensures that General Ledger account codes assigned to Accounts Payable invoices are accurate.
• Ensures that discounts, credits, and rebates are taken and applied to invoices.
• Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts payable invoices.
• Reconciles accounts payable invoices with statements to ensure the accuracy of accounts.
• Reviews monthly Accounts Payable Aging Report.
• Enters approved Purchase Orders in QuickBooks daily.
• Follows and adheres to the 3-way match process (Purchase Order, Receiver, and Invoice).
• Keeps track, reconciles, and records all company credit card transactions and makes payments on credit card accounts in a timely manner.
• Process check payments accurately.
• Maintains and updates Accounts Payable records and files.
• Ensures that required vendors have W-9 on file.
• Prepares and mails the annual 1099’s forms.

Accounts/Grants Receivable

• Ensure that all billing invoices are prepared accurately and sent on time to the County.
• Analyzes and enters all billing invoices into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform data entry work related to billing.
• Run, analyze, and create reports.
• Ensures that General Ledger account codes assigned to Accounts Receivable invoices are accurate.
• Contact governmental agencies, as needed, to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
• Researches and reconciles discrepancies, if any, in payments received versus billing.
• Updates Accounts/Grants Receivable status worksheet monthly.
• Reviews monthly Accounts Receivable Aging Report.

General

• Participates in cost allocation and the evaluation of cost allocation methodology.
• Participates in the preparation of KPI’s for the organization.
• Participates in the budgeting process.
• Assist in the transition of accounting software.
• Prepare general journal and adjusting entries.
• Analyzes the monthly financials and recommends adjusting entries, if necessary.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Prepares monthly payroll and expense allocations.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Provides accounting support and works on special accounting projects, as needed.
• Assists in month-end and year-end closings.
• Assist in gathering documents and information for year-end audits and county audits.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, B.A. in Administration – Accounting Concentration, or B.S. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting.
• 2+ year experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, and General Ledger account reconciliation, preferably in a non-profit industry (preferred).
• Knowledgeable in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• 1+ years’ experience in QuickBooks (preferred) • Strong analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and professionally capable of handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with others.
• Detail-oriented, strategic thinker and planner
• Personal integrity when working with personal and sensitive financial information.
• Detailed-oriented with excellent ability to analyze data and circumstances.
• Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information.