Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist performs daily tasks related to maintaining, identifying, verifying, and recording the transactions of the organization to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Account Specialist is responsible for processing and maintaining accounts payable, vendor accounts maintenance and analysis, purchase order system processes, and account analysis. In addition, this position assists with accounting processes, monthly closing procedures, and ad hoc analysis and reporting needs.

• Maintain and ensure accurate and timely payment processing of accounts payable transactions, including invoices, purchase orders, credit memos, expense reimbursements, credit card transactions, weekly check runs and import files.
• Become proficient with the MIP Fund Accounting system and the organization chart of accounts.
• Maintain and establish good working relationships with vendors, employees, and various services providers as needed.
• Become proficient in the use of the Microix electronic purchase order system used across the organization and the Accounts Payable function for ordering goods and services, and for approval of payables invoices.
• Assist with creating and maintaining finance forms.
• Maintain analysis of account balances.
• Assist with processing cash receipts and grant related funds.
• Assist with additional account transaction processing and analysis as requested.
• Assist with Ad hoc reports by collecting, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Monthly and Annual Closing
• Assist with the preparation of month end journal entries and ensures the accuracy of data entries.
• Assist with financial reporting communications, and reconciling account discrepancies.
• Assist with the analysis of the monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with preparations for our annual financial audit.

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping preferred
• Equivalent training, continuing education, and/or experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 1–2 years’ applicable or general accounting experience
• Familiar with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within accounting/finance
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software, and experience with using excel
• Knowledge of accounting software, Abila MIP fund accounting preferred
• High School/GED or better (Required)
• Associates or better (Preferred)

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