Senior Accountant

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the preparation, review and accuracy of payroll, accounting and general ledger processes.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business related field from an accredited university

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) using proper English grammar
• Ability to effectively utilize computers, operate calculator and other office equipment as required
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet established deadlines
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

Experience:

• Five years accounting experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervise payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting functions.
• Provide excellent customer services to all users regarding all business functions (accounting, accounts payable, and payroll).
• Maintain complete and systematic records of financial transactions for HCDE.
• Ensure that financial transactions are recorded in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintain physical and computerized files of Business Services documents and records.
• Review computerized edits and reports to assure accuracy of records.
• Ensure that controls are in place to safeguard assets (checks/cash).
• Ensure that payroll and accounts payable staff is provided training each year.
• Prepare and update payroll and accounts payable processing procedures and manuals.
• Coordinate payroll schedules and processes with the Human Resources division.
• Coordinate the upgrade and contact with accounting software vendors.
• Approve non-cash entries into the financial records, including journal entries.
• Review and approve requests for payroll and accounts payable manual checks.
• Review outstanding purchase order reports for fiscal year-end rollover.
• Participate in the annual audit process.
• Provide administration and budget managers with explanation of financial information as necessary.
• Ensure that all payroll and accounts payable reporting are accurate and in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Make recommendations concerning financial affairs of HCDE.
• Be well acquainted with Board minutes and other records used as business office references.
• Serve as liaison with the depository bank.
• Ensure payroll tax deposits are submitted in a timely manner.
• Process quarterly reports.
• Process TRS reports monthly.
• Coordinate all general ledger activity, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist the Senior Director in developing annual training classes and materials for payroll and accounts payable processing.
• Keep the Senior Director informed of activities in assigned areas of supervision.
• Serve on the Business Services division leadership WOW team.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.