Staff Accountant

Job Title

Staff Accountant

Finance

Assistant Controller

Exempt

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial entries.

N/a

• Update and maintain fixed assets of the organization in the general ledger.
• Provide information for weekly cash flow planning.
• Generate accounts payable checks on a weekly basis and secure proper signatures.
• Generate wire transfers and ACH disbursements weekly.
• Review account distribution on vouchers for proper account allocation; review vouchers entered by accounting coordinators.
• Handle vendor inquiries and AP emails.
• Reconcile assigned asset and liability accounts before monthly financial statements are prepared.
• Prepare 1099s and transmittals to the IRS at year-end.
• Calculate and record prepaid entry.
• Complete the AP accrual entry during the financial close. Track receipt of invoices previously accrued.
• Receive purchase orders in Microsoft Dynamics SL purchasing module.
• Distribute monthly credit card activity to each card holder, review coding and record entry.
• Assist departments with expense details as requested, for variance explanations.
• Back up Accounting Coordinators in their absence.
• Observe safety requirements and report safety issues to Supervisor or Security.
• Work effectively with all Artis-Naples team members.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Three to five years of previous accounting and accounts payable experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software packages;
  Microsoft Dynamics SL preferred.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Collaborative: Work internally and externally to accomplish something together that we may not be able to accomplish separately to realize shared goals.
• Transparency: Behaving and communicating in a manner that exudes openness and sheer honesty.
• Excellence: A standard of performance that surpasses ordinary standards.
• Accountability: The acceptance and assumption of responsibility for actions, decisions, and results.
• Patron-first: Placing the patron at the center of our efforts.
• Integrity: A commitment to the highest standards, values, and principles through every action and decision.

• Analytical: Can analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
• Financial: Has knowledge of and experience in nonprofit financial accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting principles, methods, techniques, and standards; has knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common industry technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and accounting applications and office systems.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly, confidently, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; participates constructively and thoughtfully in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively.
• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above own interests; builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports others' efforts to succeed; fosters a cooperative work environment.
• Leadership: Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates and mobilizes them to fulfill the vision; exhibits confidence in self and others.
• Quality Management: Improves and promotes quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budgets.
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

The work environment is consistent with general office conditions, with moderate noise.