Education Required:
BA/BS Degree in Accounting AND a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in all aspects of accounting.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum five (5) year experience with payroll processing and financial accounting software.
- Minimum of two (2) year experience with Payroll Strategies (Kronos) and MIP Abila, preferred.
- Intermediate to expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred.
- Completed or assisted with the preparation of financial reports and budgets.
- Ability to reconcile accounts & make journal entries.
- Ability to track information.
- Ability to analyze accounts, problem solve and recommend plan of action.
- Ability to work and interact with other departments.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of methods, practices, documents and terminology used in financial and accounting record keeping.
- Knowledge of fundamental accounting and internal control policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures of basic governmental budgeting and accounting, preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal policies, laws, rules, procedures and practices pertaining to payroll, time reporting, benefit plans, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, reporting, preferred.
Competencies
- Communication
- Customer Orientation
- Integrity
- Relationship Building
- Results Orientation
- Organization & Planning
- Problem-Solving/Decision-Making
- Organizational Knowledge
- Team Management
Summary Job Description
Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports in accordance with GAAP and funders’ requirements, implementation of effective internal controls and supervision of the payroll and accounts payable/disbursement functions.
Need more information? Contact Human Resources at HR@espheadstart.org or 706-649-1600.