Junior Accountant

COMMUNITY ACTION FOR IMPROVEMENT INC•LaGrange, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Fiscal Director, the Junior Accountant at Community Action For Improvement (CAFI) is responsible for processing and providing technical/clerical support in the accounting, verification, and documentation of the agency's accounts payable transactions. This includes reviewing and verifying invoices, preparing checks for payment, maintaining files, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with month-end journal entries. The Junior Accountant will also provide general clerical support within the department and may serve as an administrator on specific projects when necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Associate Degree in Accounting or any related combination of education and experience.
2 years related experience in general fiscal administration.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and the full accounting cycle
Ability to create, file and communicate in all Microsoft accounting related systems to include but not limited to Word, Excel, PDF’s Adobe, etc., as well as Grant related systems to include but not limited to GMS, Hancock, GoScreen, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and prioritizing workloads as well as the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload as well as the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in the completion of work assignments.

Nice To Haves

2 years related experience in non-profit accounting.

Responsibilities

Receive invoices and process them in accordance with procedures outlined in the Fiscal Policy and Procedures Manual.
Review and verify all invoices for required approvals and accuracy.
Assemble checks with related documentation and forward them to staff authorized to sign checks.
Prepare checks for mailing or routing.
Prepare and distribute Request for Payment forms to Project/Program Directors for their review and approval.
Review, verify, and correct employee travel expense forms and reconcile travel advance accounts.
Maintain and file all paid invoices, check copies, purchase order copies, and registers related to accounts payable for various programs (CAFI, HS, CACFP, CSBG, or other).
Maintain an open purchase order file.
Serve as an administrator on projects, when necessary, such as Head Start Food Program, CACFP, In-kind.
Maintain various general ledger accounts and reconcile monthly.
Enter month-end journal entries under the direction of the Fiscal Director.
Assist with the management of grant funds, including monitoring expenditures, preparing grant reports, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
Assist with the annual audit process by providing supporting documentation and assisting auditors as needed.
Respond to inquiries from staff, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding financial transactions and processes.
Assist with other financial tasks and special projects as assigned by the CFO or other senior finance team members.