An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
SUMMARY The Accounting Assistant works closely with the Administration Team to support the daily operations of the Human Resources and Finance Departments. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Human Resources, this position performs a variety of human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, and accounting duties. Responsibilities include processing payroll, maintaining personnel records, assisting with full-charge bookkeeping, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and supporting budget preparation and other administrative functions.
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. Maintains personnel records. 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
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. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
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 recent QuickBooks Desktop Experience Must have at least one year of Excel experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
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.
REASONING ABILITY
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.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Kentucky Driver's License. Must be a notary or eligible to be a notary.
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. 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
COMMENTS
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. Adheres to all OASIS Policies.
Pay:
$34,000.00 - $36,600.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance