Accountant, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: All employees within Braille Institute are expected to support the organization’s mission, vision and values, work cooperatively with others, contribute to the positive morale of the department/center and be a respected representative of the organization.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary: Responsible for assigned accounting duties including posting, coding, reconciling and reporting of financial transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing, including timesheet review, communication with managers regarding discrepancies, collaborating with People & Culture on any employee matters related to payroll, and assisting employees with basic payroll related questions.
• Reviews, prepares, codes, and posts vendor invoices Accounts Payable software (BILL). Follows up with approvers on pending invoices.
• Communicate with vendors regarding documents needed and electronic payment enrollment.
• Retrieves and processes utility bills for various centers.
• Assist with annual 1099 issuance to vendors.
• Assist with preparing and filing monthly and quarterly returns related to independent contractors. Prepares and files various accounting forms required by government agencies.
• Assist with annual audit (BIA and retirement plan audits). Duties may include scanning hard copy documents, identifying digital documents requested and submitting documents for manager review.
• Duties may include processing purchase orders, and converting received purchase orders.
• Provide back up for Accounts Receivable functions as needed. Duties include generating customer invoices and recording receipts.
• May train and oversee the work of volunteers, student interns, and temporary workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting on the overall Job Description.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

Knowledge and

Education:

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college courses in accounting are strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting software is required.

Skills and Abilities: Position requires good mathematics, computer, organization, time management, and communication skills. The ability to multi-task with attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

Experience: At least one year of general accounting and/or banking experience is needed.

Certifications/licenses: N/A

Work Environment: Position works in a standard office environment.

Physical Requirements: Position operates standard office equipment.