Accountant III Job Kenner Louisiana USA,Accounting

Position Summary:

The Accountant III position is a professional financial position that requires a thorough knowledge of GAAP Accounting principles, double entry computerized accounting systems, and the application of the general ledger as it applies to fund accounting in a non‑profit environment. This position will support the Director of Accounting and Assistant Director or Accounting by providing both accounting and administrative support for financial activity.

Examine accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department.

Minimum Qualifications Education

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
Accounting experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree at the discretion of the CFO. Master’s Degree preferred.
2. CPA certification preferred

Experience

1. Two to four years of previous accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit health care environment.
2. Grant accounting experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

3. Knowledge of various computer accounting software and MS Office Suite. Demonstrated expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
4. Knowledge of budgeting and cost accounting principles.
5. Ability to work independently or in a group setting.
6. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
7. High level of ethics in maintaining discretion of both corporate and patient information.
8. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
9. Forward thinking with a positive attitude and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and handle detailed, precise record keeping.
10. Good listening skills, alert, analytic ability, problem solving ability, sound judgment, initiative, creativity, and patience.

Physical and Mental Requirements

1. Stands, walks, sits and converses most of the day.
2. Uses telephone, computer terminal, printer, fax copier, while performing certain duties.
3. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects less than 10 pounds occasionally.
4. OSHA Category III:
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

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Essential Duties/Responsibilities (Position):

1. Coordinates weekly account payables checks, ensure proper signatures and that checks are mailed out in a timely manner.
2. Ensures that receivables invoices are correctly matched with deposits, verified, and properly entered into accounting software.
3. Assists Assistant Director of Accounting/Controller with maintaining the chart of accounts to ensure accuracy in the coding of receivable invoices.
4. Assists with monthly close out procedures, including but not limited to journal entries, bank draft payments, and check payments.
5. Assists with monthly close out procedures, including but not limited to receivable payments and EFT payments.
6. Monitors open payables and open receivables for due dates. Coordinates payment of open payables and open receivables with Assistant Director of Accounting/Controller.
7. Monitors that deposits are posted to appropriate accounts in accounting software and deposit records are maintained.
8. Oversees determination of collectability and bad debt write-offs for Other Receivables.
9. Prepare analytical reports of various grant and funding sources. Track expenses to ensure allocation of project disbursements to various grants, loan funds, and internal funding resources.
10. Prepare and submit grant funding reimbursement requests to outside funders providing proper documentation to ensure prompt payment.
11. Review and create receivable invoices to enter in financial systems.
12. Review financial transactions and…