Accountant Full-Time

LIFESPAN INCORPORATED•Charlotte, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At sunrise, a different kind of adventure begins. One where every step helps illuminate the abilities of children and adults with disabilities. Here, our hero doesn’t seek glory, but the possibility of opening doors to education, empowering meaningful employment, and creating joyful moments of enrichment. With compassion as your compass and integrity as your guide, you will help others live, work, and play fully in their communities today and throughout their lifetime. Alongside a team united by purpose, you will discover that true impact isn’t measured in miles traveled, but in lives brightened, independence gained, and potential revealed. If you’re ready to help others shine and grow with them along the way, your adventure starts here.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Pass criminal record, drug screen and healthcare registry check
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting and Finance
0 - 3 Years of experience in business or finance
Ability to work independently and as a team
Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)

Responsibilities

Prepare financial reports that assist leadership and management in making informed business decisions
Maintain monthly standard journal entries (i.e. revenue, prepaid, accruals, allocations, etc.)
Assist Program Management and Leadership in preparing budgets and in evaluating and analyzing actual results
Prepare forecast based on analysis for management to better understand the activities and trends of the organization without changing the current year budget
Interpret and analyze financial reports, as to operational compliance to budgets and forecast.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet and general ledger accounts
Perform general accounting functions in compliance with FASB (Financial Accounting Standard Board)
Reconcile bank account statements for designated accounts
Maintain financial records of program income activities (art, horticulture, etc.)
Prepare and report program grant and contract activity including timely filing with relevant funders.
Monitor and report all sales and use tax information timely to relevant tax authorities (reimbursement & payable)
Assist with the annual year-end accounting audit process and manage designated financial area of focus during audit
Responsible for monitoring, managing, problem solving and improving performance within the accounting process
Develop policies and procedures for financial accountability for areas of responsibility
Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all LIFESPAN safety standards and regulations.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary