Accountant II

BETHESDA GROUP•Colorado Springs, CO

17d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Accountants are responsible for assisting Senior Accountants and the Accounting Manager in the day-to-day operations of accounting, as well as monthly closing activities and reporting. This includes assisting with all aspects of the accounts payable process, including online credit card review in coordination with the Accounts Payable Accountants, processing employee expense reimbursements through the payroll system including mileage payments, and gathering data needed to produce monthly financial statements, along with other general accounting duties. An ideal Accountant II pays close attention to detail, has a general accounting foundation they wish to grow into more advanced skills, and brings a collaborative spirit to the team. MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting strongly preferred; relevant professional-level experience may be substituted
Minimum of one year of general ledger accounting experience required
Minimum of one year of payroll reconciliation experience required
Minimum of one year of accounts payable processing experience required
Knowledge of GAAP accounting for non-profit entities
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to analyze and solve problems quickly with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and 10-key required; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required

Nice To Haves

Non-profit or healthcare accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manages accounting for the company-wide P-Card system, including reviewing receipts, documentation, and approvals; coding transactions to the general ledger; exporting and importing transactions weekly; and monthly reporting. Credit card payments are completed at least monthly, with weekly review for completeness and follow-up on missing or incomplete information
Performs month-end closing activities as assigned, including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis of expense and revenue accounts
Manages and performs audits of petty cash accounts as backup when needed
Assists with accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, credit card transaction processing, payment processing, and reconciliation of A/P vendor accounts as needed
Compiles and processes weekly deposits as backup on an as-needed basis
Analyzes financial data, including coding discrepancies in the general ledger, and prepares adjustments as needed
Generates routine reports for management as requested
Maintains and reconciles ledger accounts
Prepares bank account reconciliations, including operating and investment accounts
Reviews accounts payable and company credit card batches for discrepancies and makes corrections before submitting to the Accounting Manager and/or VP of Finance for posting
Performs routine to moderately complex calculations
Prepares quarterly sales tax and raffle reporting
Processes employee expense reimbursements through the payroll system including mileage payments
Uploads 403(b) transactions and reconciles employee deferrals and matching employer contributions
Assists with the 403(b) benefit audit and prepares reports as needed
Prepares company benefit reconciliations, balances them to the general ledger, and meets with Human Resources monthly to discuss variances
Reviews vendor profiles for accuracy against W-9 form submissions and prepares 1099 forms for submission as required under federal and state regulations
Assists with research, development, implementation, and documentation of accounting processes
Assists with preparation for year-end financial audits and other audits as needed
Assists with general ledger analysis, data entry, budgeting, and other ad hoc projects as requested
Actively participates in accounting team meetings and special projects to support the team's strategic goals
Other duties as assigned