Accounting Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs OASIS bookkeeping activities, including payroll, monthly invoices, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, etc.

Responsible for checking the accuracy and processing of payroll on bi-weekly basis, as well as all other payroll related issues

Monitor department’s time records and assist departments with payroll and timekeeping issues.

Maintains filing systems as assigned.

Enter new employees in payroll software.

Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents;

prepares written summaries of data when needed.

Conducts new employee orientations.

Files payroll reports and makes required tax deposits.

Attends in-service and staff meetings as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate degree in Business Administration or equivalent is required.

Ability to understand and meet Federal and State guidelines which are pertinent to the operation of the program.

Must have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle details accurately.

Must have at least one year of Quick Books Desktop Experience

Must have at least one year of Excel experience

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, financial reports, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and legal documents.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence that conform to a prescribed style and format.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, clients, fellow employees, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.

Ability to apply concepts of basic math and algebra.

Ability to understand and apply principles of accounting.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Kentucky Driver's License.

Must be a notary or eligible to be a notary.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Hearing, near acuity, far acuity.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Machines:
Transportation vehicles, computer systems & software, office machines and equipment.

Must demonstrate respect for the dignity and equality of people and maintain standards of confidentiality in accordance with OASIS's Policies.

An ability to maintain a good public image of the program through a high level of professionalism.

A commitment to the mission of the agency.