Accountant,Financial Reporting,Senior Accountant Job Wabasha Minnesota USA,Accounting

Location: Wabasha

SEMMCHRA is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our Fiscal Department. Working under limited and technical supervision, you will support the Senior Accountant with all core accounting operations. This includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, budgeting, and general ledger management. You will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining accurate financial records for all HRA programs.

DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for understanding and backing up or completing all job duties of Accounting Technician.

Assists and supports Senior Accountant in prioritizing and completing all activities relating to the day-to-day fiscal operations of the HRA.

Maintains policies and procedures for day-to-day fiscal operations of the HRA in accordance of GAAP, GASB and applicable FASB rulings.

Maintains complete accounting records including cash receipts, cash disbursements, fixed assets subsidiary ledger, and general ledger.

Maintains final asset records including additions, deletions, transfers, inventory, and depreciations of HRA assets for accounting and insurance purposes.

Implements, monitors, and ensures internal controls are in place for all financial functions and responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting.

Completes monthly reconciliation of subsidiary records to general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, fixed assets.

Reviews all changes in State and Federal regulations and makes necessary changes in fiscal policies and practices to ensure compliance with changes.

Assists Senior Accountant in annual fiscal budget process.

Maintains ongoing review of processes to eliminate unnecessary paperwork.

Analyzes, plans, organizes and controls implementation and utilization of fiscal software application systems.

Assists Senior Account in the financial reporting of Tax Increment Financing Districts, Grants, and all other funder reporting as required.

Assists Senior Accountant in ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial data and reporting including accurate completion of A-133 audit, schedules, reconciliations, consolidations, commentary, and analysis which includes all funder financial reporting.

Responsible for quality of correspondence and content tailored to audience.

Performs other duties as assigned by management depending on the Fiscal Department Staffing Model in place.

MEASUREMENTS OF PERFORMANCE

Successfully completing assignments per standards and relative to quality, quantity and timeliness of work according to industry standards and generally accepted accounting principles.
Completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational and financial reports, records, as well as supporting subsidiary reporting for billing, accounts payable and receivable work per industry standards and generally accepted accounting principles.
Number of errors in the calculation of accounting/journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial projections.
Effectiveness in dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful professional manner and with ability to build rapport.
Accurate, complete, and timely use of project plan and lists to track and prioritize work of individual and department.
Uphold ethical standards set by industry and field while producing unbiased financial.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Accounting Expertise:
Strong grasp of federal, state, and GAAP/GASB accounting principles.
Technical

Skills:

Advanced training and demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel and fiscal software.
Communication:
Ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to non-technical staff.
Project Management:
Proactive in planning, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting strict deadlines.
Leadership:
Ability to supervise and delegate tasks to manage fiscal operations efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Alternative

Experience:

15+ years of equivalent work experience demonstrating advanced accounting knowledge.
Required Experience:

At least 4 years of full-spectrum accounting and bookkeeping experience…

Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant