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Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,642 / year median in Iowa
-2% projected decline
Job Description
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Full-Time Job Description:
Responsibilities The Accountant is responsible for assisting with the preparation of financial statements, maintaining general ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, and supporting the accounting department in various financial activities. The Accountant ensures that accounting functions are completed in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations. In addition, you will: Adheres to accounting policies and follows processes. Supports the accounts payable function and acts as a back-up in the absence of the Accounts Payable Coordinator. Prepare and enter journal entries accurately and timely including monthly reoccurring journal entries and adjustments.Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet workpapers for FYE audit. Assists with financial analysis of grants, prepares grant and submits grant billing, make adjusting entries to the general ledger to ensure grant reconciliation.
Reconcile, research and document general ledger accounts as assigned and report status, issues, and activity to the Director of Financial Operations.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Reconciles petty cash funds, bank statements and transactions in bank accounts. Accurately compiles information for cost reports including completing and maintaining cost allocation spreadsheets.
Supports the Director of Financial Operations in the FYE audit and preparation of pbc requests. Processes semi-monthly payroll and accurately maintains deductions for tax withholding and benefits. Processes daily deposits electronically and maintain deposit records for the Cash Flow spreadsheet. Attends regularly scheduled meetings and special ad hoc meetings as needed. Maintaining internal controls and accounting systems to support accuracy and prevent fraud.
Forecasting cash flow making recommendations based on performance data.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance required.Additional work experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
Experience:
1 3 years of accounting experience preferred.Knowledge/Skills:
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Suite.Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion.