Accountant II

Access•Dearborn, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Accountant II applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing accounting and financial statements, preparing bank reconciliations and applying appropriate accounting control procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Financial and accounting software applications
Federal and state financial regulations
Navision Accounting is preferred
Skill in: Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
Ability to: Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
Meet deadlines, including financial reports to funders on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis as well as government reports
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed
Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors degree
Required Disciplines: Accounting, Finance or related field
A minimum of 4 years of experience working in accounting, preferable in a non-profit setting, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Nice To Haves

Navision Accounting is preferred
A minimum of 4 years of experience working in accounting, preferable in a non-profit setting, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Responsibilities

Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing accounting reports
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions
Adhere to accounting and accounting control procedures
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and/or other accounting documents
Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control which includes monitoring department budgets and providing timely variance reports to managers to ensure projects expenditures as per budget
Resolve accounting discrepancies
Input and handling of financial data and reports for the financial systems
Maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems
Interact with external auditors in completing audits
Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned