Company Overview Alpha Omega Veterans Services is a non-profit entity that provides supportive services and housing for veterans. Alpha Omega is guided by the mission to empower veterans who are displaced or experiencing homelessness in the Mid-South with the tools, skills, and services they need for successful reintegration into society. Overview As an Accountant, you'll prepare and maintain financial records to track and report on the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. You'll handle confidential information carefully, work on a small, but mighty team, and help support and maintain reliable records that support services for veterans. Duties Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. Maintains the general ledger. Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections. Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. Tax files with state and local government agencies. Coordinates with IT to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. Manages the purchasing and invoicing system. Maintain all audits, such as VA, HUD, CAFTH, and others Be knowledgeable on all AOVS grants Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. At least five years or more of related experience required. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Ability to correctly prepare tax reports. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with QuickBooks or related software.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluency in English.

Reasoning Ability:

Employee must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands:

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. Remaining in the seated positions at a desk. Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey details spoken. Providing instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Extended periods of computer use Sit for long periods of time at a computer. Repeat the same movements Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person