Accountant- New Castle PA, Lawrence County

DON Services•New Castle, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant assists with the organization’s financial activities, including planning, procurement, and investments. The role performs accounting, financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, budgeting, and related work, while helping organizational units apply accounting and budgeting policies and use financial resources efficiently. The position also supports employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs and provides individual and systems advocacy to promote the independence, integration, and full community participation of persons with disabilities. The employee is expected to request direction for non-routine tasks and exercise judgment and authority consistent with established procedures or routine behavior. The position is generally office-based in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and three to five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to read and communicate information to supervisors and coworkers by telephone, email, or in person; write, enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in written or electronic form; and speak effectively before groups of consumers or employees.
Ability to solve problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
Ability to independently analyze and determine work priorities and follow up on feedback to ensure positive outcomes.
Effective verbal and written communication, professional and courteous communication, adaptability to different audiences, facilitation skills, and ability to address communication issues clearly and respectfully.
Attention to detail and ability to develop and deliver accurate written materials.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle concrete variables in situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Excellent communication and public relations skills.
Independent means of travel.
Aptitude for using computer tools reliably.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience and knowledge of accounting software packages, notably MIP Fund Accounting software, and Microsoft products, specifically Excel.

Responsibilities

Perform financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
Assist with financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities across the organization.
Assist other organizational units with accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient financial-resource control.
Prepare financial statements, management reports, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Monitor financial activities, including cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Assist with employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring health insurance regulation changes and preparing budgets for benefits and workers’ compensation.
Prepare reconciliations for monthly and annual closings and make adjusting journal entries when necessary.
Prepare cash receipts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and other financial transactions.
Provide individual and systems advocacy on issues promoting the independence, integration, and full community participation of persons with disabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.