Accountant II
About The Position
POSITION PURPOSE Responsible for Accounts Receivable and maintaining accurate records and files for Chattanooga Goodwill, Inc. (CGI). Including but not limited to preparing and sending out billings on a weekly basis, statements on a monthly basis, recording payments, filing payment records and maintaining the accounts receivable ledger and aged accounts receivable schedule. Analyzes financial reports and records. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations and stores. Uses computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 1 3 years of Accounting/Finance experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
- Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines is essential
- High level of self-motivation and very detail orientated.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reliance upon good judgment and limited experience to plan and accomplish goals.
- PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable and Billing for Agency and reconciliation of Accounts Receivable Account
- Grant Budgeting and Reporting.
- Monthly reconciliation of bank Accounts
- Prepares and files monthly Sales Tax for Agency.
- Posting of Cash Receipts
- Participation in the month-end and year-end process including reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts (AR, repaid Insurance and Inventory), ensuring prepared and accrual accounts are maintained properly.
- Prepare journal entries as needed for maintaining accuracy of the financial statements.
- Payroll garnishment processing.
- Process employee garnishments including child support, tax levies, bankruptcies, creditor garnishments, and lump sum payment orders.
- Act as liaison between the agency and courts and any third party providers.
- Also, ensure the timely set-up of garnishment orders, notification to applicable parties (employees and/or agencies), and timely remittance of payment.
- Preparation of periodic financial reports and data requests and assist with the budgeting process.
- Initiate improvement and simplification of accounting processes and procedures.
- Complete necessary schedules and gather supporting documentation for the annual audit process, as well as for any adhoc projects.
- Provide back up for payroll and accounts payable when needed.
- Other duties as assigned
- Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost effective manner.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
