Accounting Assistant

Lifelines Counseling Services • Mobile, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant is responsible to the Accounting Manager for assistance with daily operational accounting of the Family Counseling Center program. This position is non-exempt. The incumbent of this position must have a commitment to performance and quality improvement and will agree to uphold and carry out the agency's PQI policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Prior training and experience in the accounting field
• Minimum of two years’ experience in accounting or an accounting degree
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• All records maintained by this person will meet the standard for agency accreditation
• Cultural sensitivity is an integral part of this position
• Ability to tend to detail
• Multi-task oriented
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage them efficiently
• Ability to use general office equipment including computer keyboard by touch, voice mail system, copy machine and printers
• Must be able to work assigned shift
• Proficient with the use of a computer and Microsoft Office programs
• Must be able to maintain an effective relationship with, and among employees and clients
• Must be able to proficiently read, write and communicate clearly in English
• Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists repetitively, using a keyboard and adding machine

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Accounts Payable (weekly)
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly
• Assist in performing month end closing procedures
• Serve as back up for Finance Director in designated duties
• Prepare grant/contract reimbursement requests and associated invoices and submit same to funding sources in a timely manner
• Work with Division Managers on specified grant reporting tasks
• Maintain all benefits
• Respond to employee reference checks
• Prepare documentation for annual agency audit
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement - agency will match employee contributions up to 5% of employee’s pay
• Eligible to receive matching contributions after one year of employment
• Vested after 3 years
• Paid Time Off - All full time (37.5 hours) employees will accrue paid leave on the following schedule: 1-2 years 150 hours or 20 days, 3-5 years 165 hours or 22 days, 6-10 years 187.5 hours or 25 days, 11-14 years 202.5 hours or 27 days, 15 years and beyond 225 hours or 30 days
• Holidays - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Mardi Gras Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day
• Office closed from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day, at the Executive Director’s discretion.
• Office closed the first week in July, at the Executive Director’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree