Accountant

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas•Eastborough, KS

About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position maintains key responsibility for financial and fiscal management aspects of agency operations for 11 legal entities. This is a ‘hands-on’ position with duties ranging from accounts payable and accounting clerk functions up to working with the controller in the administrative, accounting, and budgeting efforts of the organization.

Requirements

This position requires at least 5 years’ accounting experience with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-profits and grants, preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with the controller in completing tasks necessary to process transactions and develop monthly financial statements.
Works with controller to maintain compliance with regulatory reporting requirements for HUD properties (work with property manager on rental records, collections, evictions, notices, budgeting in One Site).
Processes revenue, expenses and general ledger entries in Real Page accounting software (similar to Sage Intacct).
Monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and balance sheet subsidiary records.
Develops and maintains step-by-step job aids on position duties. Assists with the annual update of accounting policy manual.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams. Experience with Pivot Tables is a plus.
Willingness to learn and create efficiencies in processes.
Maintains acceptable overall attendance record, to include department staff meetings, agency meetings, and training as required. Ensures appropriate notification to supervisor for absences and ensures that work is covered.
Exhibits appropriate level of technical knowledge for the position.
Works well with a team, keeps others informed of information needed.
Maintains effective and professional verbal and written interactions with staff. Uses diplomacy and tact in dealing with difficult situations or people. Demonstrates effective listening skills. Is receptive to constructive feedback.
Demonstrates the ability and willingness to handle new assignments, changes in procedures and business requirements. Identifies what needs to be done and initiates appropriate action.
Completes assigned work, meets deadlines without reminders/follow-up from supervisor or others.
Performs work conscientiously with a high degree of accuracy.