Fiscal Analyst

This position performs routine-to-complex technical accounting work in the processing of deposits, accounts payables and accounts receivables and cash reports for the CEZ, Inc., and performs a variety of other clerical and bookkeeping tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records. Resolves discrepancies with accounts payable and accounts receivable as necessary. Reconciles monthly financial transactions. The position receives, receipts and accounts for various fees and other payments due and performs related work as assigned.

The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general review and supervision.

The work is considered sedentary and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: fingering, hearing, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is relatively safe, secure and stable.

• Prepares direct bank deposits and ensures accuracy of bank accounts daily;
• Prepares monthly summary cash reports for accounting’s purposes;
• Reconciles and assembles other divisional cash reports for accounting’s purposes;
• Receives receipts and records customer payments / fees in multiple accounting software systems;
• Assist in establishing new customer accounts and assist in maintaining customer records;
• Troubleshoots and researches discrepancies between GL posting and cash reporting;
• Researches misapplied payments and large multi unbalanced payments from consumers;
• Verifies incoming invoices for accuracy and completeness, including proper documentation, budget justification, signature authorization, calculation, general ledger coding, and vendor information;
• Processes invoices for payment;
• Scans and files posted batches to CPA for financial report;
• Communicates with vendors and CEZ, Inc. personnel / Board of Directors regarding invoices and general ledger accounts; resolves discrepancies and expedites the accounts payable process as necessary;
• Maintains petty cash fund, distributes reimbursements, reconciles and prepares report for reimbursement requisition;
• Research misapplied payments and large multi unbalanced payments from consumers;
• Balances credit card payment statements and research credit card payment errors and batch errors;
• Reconciles vendor statements; audits vendor files;
• Prepares various routine records, reports and spreadsheets as required;
• Receives and responds to routine inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from CEZ, Inc. personnel, Board of Directors, bank institution personnel and CPA Team regarding cash reporting, deposits, withdrawals and financial matters;
• Receives and responds to routine inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from tenants and loan recipients relating to financial matters;
• Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, preparing and processing mail, etc.;
• Attends and participates in staff meetings; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED;
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or computing discounts and interest rates;
• Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office preferred, utilizing Outlook, word processing and spreadsheet software programs;
• Ability to summarize, tabulate or format data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan to facilitate the identification and extraction of useful information;
• Ability to speak or signal people to convey or exchange information general in nature;
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