Staff Accountant

Job Summary: The staff accountant manages daily financial transactions, updates the general ledger, maintains reports, reconciles accounts receivables, and ensures accuracy in financial reporting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Reconcile all Accounts Receivable GL balances monthly

· Prepares and processes daily cash and credit card deposits.

· Process weekly state remittances 

· Reviews and posts receipts and payments to appropriate ledgers, spreadsheets, and databases.

· Posts daily revenue for Centsible Spending and the Route 66 Mercantile

· Research problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills.

· Research and processes charge backs, refunds, bad checks, and similar items.

· Responds timely to all receivable inquiries.

· Prepares analysis and summaries of all state and intercompany receivable accounts.

· Monitors accounts receivable to ensure payments are  accurate and timely.

· Ensure all restricted donor revenue is posted timely and accurately

· Work closely with the development team to ensure the GL reconciles to the donor database

· Assist in monthly and annual closings.

· Collect and post all postage and copier use each month.

· Take cash deposits to the bank daily

· Pickup mail from the post office daily

· Post JE’s for client supplies and household items 

· Assists with related special projects, as required.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

· Must be 18 years of age or older 

· Must possess a high school diploma and 2 years of accounting experience

· Must possess a strong attention to detail 

· Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook. 

· Experience with Great Plains Financial Accounting Software (preferred but not required) 

· Must be able to interact effectively and work with others. 

· Must adhere to Home of Hope’s core values