Accountant I (50659)

Position Description

POSITION: Accountant I/II

REPORTS TO: FISCAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME

Revision date: 5/20/2026

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Fiscal Services Management participates as a member of the Fiscal Department team in maintaining agency financial operations in and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Accounting (90%)

• Utilizing computerized accounting system, primary responsibility is the production of timely and accurate monthly financial reports; including monthly income statements, balance sheets, government reports, etc.; submit reports for approval as instructed.

• Analyzes asset and liability account balances, keeping accurate back up, and prepare adjustments as necessary.

• Participates in budget development; loads budget data to accounting system; updates financial projections, monitors expenses, as directed; allocates costs; and maintains files.

• Performs bank reconciliation.

• Participates in proofing payroll time entry data.

• Participates in entry or review Accounts Payable to ensure consistency with policies.

• Claims and other contract billing.

• Assists with periodic review and update of fiscal procedures; train program staff as necessary in fiscal procedures.

• Supports the agency safety program.

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

Recordkeeping (10%)

• Maintain filing system and record keeping, including all necessary back up and adjustments; prepare journal entries, as appropriate to accomplish goals.

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Attends training and informational meetings as directed.

• Maintains confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning children, families, and staff.

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Accountant I

• Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 2+ years’ experience

• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.

• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

Accountant II

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/ or related field.

Or

• Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 5+ years’ experience

• Several years of applicable experience highly desired.

• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.

• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, employees of the organization, and the general public.

• Previous experience and familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting and experience in budget development is desirable.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

• Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles to routine activities.

• Ability to analyze accounting activity and make routine projections.

• Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets and word processing; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access, and e-mail.

• Intermediate personal computer skills including, but not limited to: design and develop databases; computerized presentation/training materials; and advanced graphics design applications, may be necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Accountant I

• Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 2+ years’ experience

• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.

• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

Accountant II

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/ or related field.

Or

• Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 5+ years’ experience

• Several years of applicable experience highly desired.

• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.

• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.