Director of Accounting

Management position responsible for the workflow to maintain accounting integrity. Management position responsible for the workflow to maintain accounting integrity.

• Responsible for initial training, on-going development and evaluation of the work skills of the following job titles:
  Accounts Payable, Staff Accountants and Accounting Clerk, this includes the ability to perform these job duties as necessary. This function involves facilitating the timely flow of paperwork, ensuring the accuracy of data input by others in the department through reconciliation and follow-up procedures, and the achievement of stated deadlines for financial statement preparation and other required reporting.
• Maintenance and update of the Chart of Accounts, monthly review of all balance sheet accounts, timely and complete posting of all transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and preparation for the annual audit and tax returns.
• Finance department filing system of accounting related records and reports including supporting documentation for grants and contracts, records retention procedures and off‑site storage and destruction in accordance with organization policy.
• Develop, improve and update the operating procedures of the finance department under the authority of the Vice‑President of Finance.
• Familiarizes and complies with all VNA policies and procedures.
• Meets standards of behavior expectations.
• Follows established guidelines for use and/or disclosure of protected health information. Employees should report any breaches of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules to the Privacy Officer immediately. Failure to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Base Salary: $105,000 annually, depending on years of experience.

Incentives:

Earn up to $500.00 quarterly based upon meeting productivity goals.

Available

Employee Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Personal Accident Insurance, 403b, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement.

• 10+ years accounting and supervisory related work experience.
• Computer literacy experience with PC-based and automated accounting systems and electronic spreadsheet knowledge.
• Energetic, positively focused personality traits.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, customer service and problem solving skills required.
• Current driver’s license in the State of Illinois and current car insurance (must be kept up-to-date at all times). Must use own car.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Health policies and requirements met (See Personnel Policies).

1. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

2. Ability to deal with stress appropriately.

VNA complies with all laws enforced by EEOC and ADA.

Revised: 914, 10/15

Last Review Date: 5/14, 10/15, 12/16