Business Services - Accountant

Position Type:
General Business Office/Accountant
Date Posted:
12/4/2023
Location:
BCIU Administration Main Office
Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!
Summary of position:
The Accountant manages and maintains a sound budgetary process and provides timely and accurate financial information according to regulations and guidelines for federal, state, and local projects.
Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):

• Provide all programs for which responsibility has been assigned with:
  1. Development and monitoring of budgets.
  2. Completion of financial reports.
  3. Additional and updated financial reports and budget analysis/projections.
  4. Reconciliation of financial reports monthly.
  5. Preparation of records for audit.
  6. Compliance to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
  7. Compliance to program guidelines.
  8. Completion of budget revisions and transfers.
  9. Monthly billings and quarterly reports for all programs.
  10. Budgeting for new grant proposals.
• Ensure accuracy of all required expenditure reports and submit the same to funding sources by due date.
• Prepare special projects, budgets, analyses, and unit cost calculations for programs.
• Perform reconciliation of general ledger activity for audit review and enter corrections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required.
• Three (3) years experience in budgeting, fund accounting, grant reporting, internal control, and financial statement preparation preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other program personnel.
• Ability to effectively listen and communicate in writing and orally with members of management, departmental and program staff -, and external clients.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups and participate in problem solving.

Schedule:
Full-time, 35 hours/week, 12 months/year
Salary:
Established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Technology Support Services
Attachment(s):

• BS Accountant_11302023.doc