POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, assist with monthly and year-end closings, perform bank reconciliations, fixed asset and property insurance maintenance, and general ledger reconciliations. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for many aspects of
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reconciles balance sheet accounts monthly in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
2. Reconciles all operating, payroll, and field office bank accounts monthly, assuring that appropriate adjustments for earned interest and bank charges are entered.
3. Assures that outdated checks are voided, and appropriate accounting entries are made.
4. Assures all journal entries are entered before posting.
5. Maintains and records/updates all prepaid accounts monthly.
6. Assists with the preparation of external monitoring programs and prepares timely reports on foreach monitoring visit.
7. Maintains/updates property records based on purchases, dispositions and other transactions as appropriate.
8. Takes the lead on conducting annual property inventory across all locations.
9. Prepares property related tax reports and certifications as required.
10. Primary liaison to insurance company. Provides renewal and other information as needed to insurance carrier or agents.
11. Ensures proper account allocation of all insurance payments and refunds.
12. Reconciles (with state office personnel) proper insurance coverage for property and vehicles.
13. Assists with auditing field offices or centers as requested.
14. Prepares requisitions and Purchase Orders as necessary for corporate acquisitions in compliance with procurement guidelines and record retention policies.
15. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct supervisory duties but is expected to train or explain work procedures to others.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- Minimum of two years of accounting experience required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical skills
- Microsoft Office products and financial management software
- Communication skills (both orally and in writing)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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:
- Work is primarily performed in an office setting.
- Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.
- Occasional light lifting.
- Occasional travel, including overnight as needed.
Background Checks:
- All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.
Positions that Require Driving:
- Telamon Corporation / TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle.
- Telamon Corporation/TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
- Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to the role. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Director. All requirements are subject to change over time.
I acknowledge that this job description is neither an employment contract nor a legal document and does not alter the employment at-will status. I have received, read, and understand the expectations for the successful performance of this job.