Accountant

Career Systems Development Corporation•Limestone, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of professional accounting duties such as monitoring various general ledger accounts, preparing and reviewing journal entries, etc. Must model the Company Core Values and the operating principles at all times. Must create and sustain positive working relationships with co-workers. Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor. Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind. Adheres to all PRH and CSDC policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures. Prepares reports and forms and documents in CIS case notes and files observations of student’s behavior, performance, notable information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and objectives. Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma. Meets individually with students assigned to their area responsibility at a minimum of once each month documenting the meetings in case notes. Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed. Prepares journal entries for assigned accounts according to established schedule. Maintains the Imprest Fund according to established policies and procedures. Reviews trial balance to locate, identify and resolve all input and accounting errors. Maintains Center records, ledgers and journals as necessary to determine center financial status. Transmits payroll hours to the Corporate Payroll Department. Maintains all other data affecting the payroll and has the ability to back up the bookkeeper in case of absence. Maintains Student Government Association checking account and reports. Performs analysis of various general ledger accounts by reviewing entries, compiling and comparing transactions, determining and resolving open items, and interpreting trends and/or deviations. This includes occasional special analyses as required. Trains bookkeeper in coding of accounts and inventory controls. Maintains inventory systems established by the Finance Manager and conducts quarterly inventories. Fill in for the Finance Manager in his/her absence. Prepares reports as required, such as the 1034 billing voucher and the 2110 financial report. Attends required staff training sessions. Makes weekly bank deposits. Prepares balance sheet reconciliations. Prepares petty cash and check requests as needed. Responsible for Cafeteria duty, mentoring Trainees, and attending GGI’s as mandated and CMT Fridays. Prepares all accounts payable vouchers and responds to any corporate inquiries. Compiles Imprest Reimbursements and petty cash reimbursements. Review open PO report frequently and updates and maintains AP tracker Spreadsheet. Assists with all budgeting and having quarterly meetings with all Department Managers. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area.
One year’s work-related experience required.
Sound working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work with detailed information.
Excellent math skills.
Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
Proficient in the use of personal computer.
Working knowledge of software applications, e.g MS Excel; MSWord or Word Perfect.
Excellent communication skills including technical skills, both oral and written.
Must complete and pass a background check and drug screen, including marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant.
Two years or more work-related experience.

Responsibilities

Monitors various general ledger accounts.
Prepares and reviews journal entries.
Creates and sustains positive working relationships with co-workers.
Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.
Adheres to all PRH and CSDC policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.
Prepares reports and forms and documents in CIS case notes and files observations of student’s behavior, performance, notable information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and objectives.
Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.
Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Meets individually with students assigned to their area responsibility at a minimum of once each month documenting the meetings in case notes.
Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.
Prepares journal entries for assigned accounts according to established schedule.
Maintains the Imprest Fund according to established policies and procedures.
Reviews trial balance to locate, identify and resolve all input and accounting errors.
Maintains Center records, ledgers and journals as necessary to determine center financial status.
Transmits payroll hours to the Corporate Payroll Department.
Maintains all other data affecting the payroll and has the ability to back up the bookkeeper in case of absence.
Maintains Student Government Association checking account and reports.
Performs analysis of various general ledger accounts by reviewing entries, compiling and comparing transactions, determining and resolving open items, and interpreting trends and/or deviations.
Trains bookkeeper in coding of accounts and inventory controls.
Maintains inventory systems established by the Finance Manager and conducts quarterly inventories.
Fills in for the Finance Manager in his/her absence.
Prepares reports as required, such as the 1034 billing voucher and the 2110 financial report.
Attends required staff training sessions.
Makes weekly bank deposits.
Prepares balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepares petty cash and check requests as needed.
Responsible for Cafeteria duty, mentoring Trainees, and attending GGI’s as mandated and CMT Fridays.
Prepares all accounts payable vouchers and responds to any corporate inquiries.
Compiles Imprest Reimbursements and petty cash reimbursements.
Reviews open PO report frequently and updates and maintains AP tracker Spreadsheet.
Assists with all budgeting and having quarterly meetings with all Department Managers.
Performs all other duties as assigned.