Accountant

Accountant

United Needs & Abilities, Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic, detail oriented, self-motivated Accountant to join our team! UNA is seeking an Accountant who is interested in a long-term employment relationship with our agency – someone with excellent talent, energy, and the ambition to serve and succeed. We offer health insurance reimbursement, wellness plan, dental, vision, 401K, and paid time off for full-time employees. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the Accountant will carry out day-to-day accounting functions of the organization, as assigned. This is an onsite position located in Salisbury, MD.

Accountant Core Competencies:

- Attention to Detail: Ability to review and identify inconsistencies in large or small amounts of data or information and to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.

- Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate financial reports, apply accounting practices to current information and identify solutions to financial problems such as non-payments, overages or balancing a budget within ethical standards of practice and DDA requirements.

- Problem-Solving: Identify transactional errors that may cause accounts to be out of balance and resolve reconciliation errors.

- Data Analysis: Data analysis to create informational reports based on financial data such as account budgets, revenue, and expenses.

- Flexibility: Willingness to take on new duties and adjust processes as operations evolve, to strengthen the services provided to internal and external clients and comply with regulations.

- Compassion: Desire to relate positively to individuals, families, and government agencies, and to collaborate cooperatively with associates at all levels.

Accountant Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

- Process accounts payable – receive proper authorization for payment, understand GL accounts and class codes, enter invoices into QuickBooks. Apply logic to evaluate results. Interact with CFO to handle unusual payments.

- Maintain payroll records and reconciliations – collect travel and entertainment reimbursements, reconcile payroll registers, manage garnishments, and maintain accurate records. Prepare accurate monthly and/or quarterly summary of activity for management review. Analyze results for reasonableness.

- Responsible credit card, gas card, petty cash distribution – work with multiple staff members to ensure proper use and classification of transactions within budget constraints. Confirm timely return of cards with detailed receipts. Scrutinize and research any questionable results.

- Conduct detailed and accurate reconciliations – compare information in various systems to confirm accuracy and investigate differences. Suggest necessary entries into the general ledger as needed. 

- Contribute information for various audits – assist as needed with multiple audits that occur through the year, as requested by management. Examine data to ensure it makes sense.

- Scanning and filing – assist in maintaining electronic records of transactions and documentation. Confirm images are clear and complete. Apply consistency and good judgement to organizing files.

- Respond to specific requests from management – history of vendor payments, special reports and analysis related to billing, accounts receivable, exceptions, etc. Use logic to interpret outcomes.

Education/Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related degree, or equivalent experience

- Working knowledge of QuickBooks desktop

- Knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook and Word

- DDA experience is helpful but not required