Easter Seals Jobs

[SUMMARY]{.underline}

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through the preparation of the company's reports and statements. The Staff Accountant will ensure that all financial records are in order in compliance with IRS and other generally accepted accounting practices. This position will also serve as a backup for the payroll process and union reporting requirements

[LAWS OF THE LAND]{.underline}

CORE VALUES

Solutions based, Integrity, Confidence and Supportive. The individual in this position must possess these values and be willing and able to coach these values.

MISSION

This position must know and understand the mission statement of our organization and be committed to achieving the mission.

VISION

This position must support and participate in achieving the vision of our organization.

[EMOTIONAL INTELLEGENCE]{.underline}

• Must be skilled in relationships in order to coach varying personalities to obtain maximum performance and develop current and future leadership.
• Must be self-motivated and action oriented. This person must develop and pursue creative, innovative solutions. Acts without prompting. An eager self-starter.
• This individual must demonstrate mental agility to effectively prioritize, and solve, multiple problems. Must be willing to make difficult decisions. Must have situational awareness (sense of urgency). Provide support, practice empathy, and ask for support when necessary.
• This individual must have a keen attention to detail and be willing to express the importance of quality workmanship.
• This individual's conduct and behavior must set the tone, reflecting the Core Values, Mission and Vision of this organization.

[ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES]{.underline}

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Assists in preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger integrity and reviews for accuracy.
• Reconciles accounts as needed to prepare for monthly close.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; assists with accounts receivable collections.
• Oversees and monitors payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Works with outside accounting firm to file and pay taxes with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software and related processes.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

[KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES]{.underline}

Excellent verbal and written