Accounting Assistant

About the role

This position will assist the Senior Accountant in measuring and reporting financial and economic activity of CRi and its financially interrelated companies, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, bank reconciliations, assistance in preparation of financial statements, and assisting with annual audit requests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and dissemination of monthly financial statements, such as monthly statement of financial position, statement of activities, report on changes in financial position and budget variances.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and prepare adjustments to the general ledger accordingly.
• Complete reconciliations of at least 40 bank accounts, investment accounts, and record investment activity.
• Examine cancelled checks and endorsements and investigate any deposits rejected by the bank.
• Prepare the weekly cash flow projection report to assist the agency in anticipating liquidity needs, planning investments, and ensuring financial stability.
• Assist with maintenance of supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, accrued salary, and vacation.
• Prepare required journal entries.
• Assist in preparation of the monthly board package, special financial reports, and charts by collecting, summarizing, and analyzing information and trends as required.
• Responsible for intercompany analysis/reconciliations.
• At year-end, assist in preparing audit schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and explain variances.
• Provide departmental assistance with questions related to budget-to-actual reports and general ledger.
• Coordinate the annual filing of the US Bureau Census survey reports and any other survey as assigned.
• Ensure all annual personal property tax returns are filed before due dates.
• Investigate all outstanding checks periodically and report accordingly.
• Adhere to internal controls, reporting structure, and related duties.
• Support budget processes and analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates expertise in use of Microsoft Office suite of applications; high level of Excel preferred.
• Experience in use of Sage Intacct or similar general ledger application preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Performs work conscientiously and applies knowledge gained to subsequent experiences.
• Works independently and efficiently, seeks help when needed.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Interested in creating a team environment and dedicated to fostering and supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and assume responsibility.
• A basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong commitment to the job and the organization.
• Flexibility to work extra hours when needed.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, and lifting 10-15 lbs.

Working Environment

Office setting/Hybrid

Supervision

Direct supervision from Senior Accountant and project direction from Controller. Accounting support and guidance from Senior Accountant and Controller.