This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1417976 I. Position Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for budget preparation, full cycle accounting and financial reporting for specific Cathedral Square properties. Other responsibilities include fulfilling property compliance requirements, generation of data metrics, coordination of the annual audit, and other project based assignments. II. Principal Responsibilities: 1. Accounting: After the accounts payable subledger is closed, accrue for any outstanding liabilities not already recorded. Posts transactions to the general ledger from the subsidiary ledgers (i.e., from Property Manager) and/or manually prepare and post all necessary general ledger entries to record all transactions that occur each month. For each balance sheet account, maintain an accurate supporting detail schedule. Coordinates with other property/client accountants to ensure accurate posting of all appropriate Due To/From entries in the proper period. Prior to each scheduled general ledger close: Reconciles bank accounts and posts resulting general ledger entries as needed. Reconciles all subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. Reconciles each Due To/From general ledger account to that of each corresponding entity. After all known transactions are posted, prepares Budget to Actual Income Statement and documents variance explanations per the current audit requirements. Posts any resulting general ledger entries as needed. 2. Financial Reporting/Compliance: Generates Income Statements and Balance Sheets. Prepares Budget to Actual Income Statement, research, and document variances per the current audit requirements. Prepares quarterly reports for regulatory and funding agencies as required. Prepares agency and government compliance reports for property and clients as scheduled and/or required. 4. External Audit: Perform peer reviews of other property financials. Compile and send auditors required information at property year ends. Respond to auditor questions and provide additional information as requested. 4. Project Based Assignments: Coordinates and/or participates in projects as needed. 5. Other Responsibilities: Works independently and as part of a team to carry out job duties. Communicates in a positive and respectful manner with co-workers and visitors. Attends CSC staff meetings. May fill in for other staff members as needed. III. CSC Standards of Conduct: Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of CSC. Demonstrates respectful and effective communication with co-workers, residents, families and vendors. Protects the privacy and confidentiality of information related to residents, families, staff and general CSC operations. Communicates a positive image about CSC to the community. Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards throughout the work day. Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes. Maintains a professional appearance that is appropriate for his/her position. Reports to work on time, completes time card accurately in Evoclock, provides advance notice for time off, and appropriately manages CTO time. Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of CSC resources. CSCs mission and operations require that an employee is prepared to perform duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principal responsibilities. IV. Minimum Qualifications: Must have at least two years of professional full range accounting experience preferably in a fast paced, non-profit environment. A Bachelors Degree in Accounting is preferred, but not required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and have prior experience wit automated accounting systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting are required. Must be detail oriented, self-directed and capable of working independently and efficiently. The position may be required to work extra hours from time to time to meet financial statement and audit deadlines. V. Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.