STAFF ACCOUNTANT BANK RECONCILIATION

Bella Vista Property Owners Association

Human Resources Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant (Bank Reconciliation focus)

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Accounting Manager/CFO

FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Rating: Normal

Prepared Date: 04-02-2024

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

This position supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting behaviors such as professionalism, collaboration, innovation, respect for others, accountability, ownership, excellent customer service and commitment to our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This Staff Accountant is focused on ensuring the accuracy of all records of receipts and disbursements of the Bella Vista POA. This includes preparing various reconciliation reports, assisting others with inquiries and solving problems, monitoring cash activity, and related duties.

is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Performs related work as required. May require independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters without direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares monthly BANK RECONCILIATION reports for multiple checking and investment accounts in accordance with GAAP, ensuring that all are properly stated with adequate supporting documentation.
• Assists with inquiries regarding deposit corrections and bank adjustments to determine the corrective action.
• Assists external auditors with documentation requests.
• Identifies, evaluates, and develops resolutions for reconciling items within (may include journal entry compilation as well as consultation with other departments).
• Assists with day-to-day operations, monthly and yearly close process and external audit requests as required
• Supports monthly inventory processes including investigation of variances

• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
• Evaluates opportunities for process improvement in compliance with GAAP and corporate while continuing to strive to improve internal controls.
• Supports the objects and goals of the department and company
• Conducts other ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business, including ad-hoc analysis and special reports.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work requires continual attention to details. Must exhibit excellence in Customer Service with all customers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Must have a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

2. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

3. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

4. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

6. Specific required movements include the following: trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry, arm’s reach and leg-lifts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, the air clean, and generally void of pollutants, the lighting and temperature at comfortable office environment levels.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. Within this position, may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization's services (may include: visitors, employees, or others).

Bella Vista POA is an E.O.E.