Accountant

BA/BS Degree in Accounting AND a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in all aspects of accounting.

• 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.