Accountant

Waypoint Maine•Sanford, ME

6h•$62,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Supports accounting department in monitoring accounting procedures and efficient accounting operations. Responsible for all data entry and reconciliation related to accounts payable and for timely and accurate agency payments. Ensures the agency is following all agency accounting procedures. The hours for this position range from 32 - 40 per week. The pay range for this position ranges from $62,000 - $75,000.

Requirements

Understanding of generally accepted accounting practices and all related legislation and regulations.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and verbal/written communication skills.
Must be flexible, work independently, and/or part of a team cooperatively.
Bachelors in accounting, finance, related business field.
5 years of general ledger reconciliation experience required.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, specifically VLookups and Pivot Tables
Strong understanding of GAAP
Ability to identify issues in general ledger and recommend corrected accounting entries.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the timely processing of all agency payables including check and purchasing card payables, bank drafts and multiple weekly agencies check runs.
Enters any needed credit memos, agency discounts, void checks as appropriate.
Responsible for facilitating appropriate approval for all agency expenses and invoices in accordance with agency established internal controls and approval thresholds.
Facilities all activities within Concur system including process for purchase card expenses, setup, system mapping and training of users.
Reviews and reconciles invoice discrepancies.
Maintain vendor accounts and files including vendor information, W-9, etc
Maintains all accounts payable records including timely filing of backup documentation.
Responds to vendor inquiries
Prepares agency unclaimed property, 1099s, assists with annual independent audit and other projects as assigned.
Processes monthly petty cash reimbursement transactions.
Reconciles Petty Cash Register to the General Ledger
Follows up with missing Petty Cash Expense Reports and receipts
Coordinates Monthly Accounting Petty Cash Fund
Responsible for rep. payee reporting, cash application, invoice input, weekly and monthly check runs.
Facilitates all Rep Payee Monthly Reporting
Prepares journal entries as assigned
Tracks monthly payments and expenses. Ensures that all expenses are properly recorded to the general ledger. Prepares monthly accrual entries as needed.
Responsible for running accounts payable and rep. payee reporting.
Balances and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts and/or funds; researches and reconciles any problems or discrepancies
Has a thorough understanding of the agency’s chart of accounts. Properly and accurately codes all expenses to appropriate account codes, agency divisions, and cost centers.
Gathers and summarizes data; conducts research and analyzes data on projects as assigned.
Researches and resolves all general ledger discrepancies. Make recommendations for correcting journal entries as needed.
Effectively communicate all payable related discrepancies or problems to Accounting Manager and CFO
Other duties as assigned