Accounting Specialist

Core Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accurate and timely payment processing of accounts payable transactions, including invoices, purchase orders, credit memos, expense reimbursements, credit card transactions, weekly check runs and import files.
• Become proficient with the MIP Fund Accounting system and the organization chart of accounts.
• Maintain and establish good working relationships with vendors, employees, and various services providers as needed.
• Become proficient in the use of the Microix electronic purchase order system used across the organization and the Accounts Payable function for ordering goods and services, and for approval of payables invoices.
• Assist with creating and maintaining finance forms.
• Maintain analysis of account balances.
• Assist with processing cash receipts and grant related funds.
• Assist with additional account transaction processing and analysis as requested.

Financial Reporting

• Aid in the creation of ad hoc reports by collecting and summarizing account information and trends.
• Aid in the preparation of month end journal entries and ensure the accuracy of data entries.
• Aid in financial reporting communications and reconcile account discrepancies.
• Analyze monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Aid in the preparation for our annual financial audit.

Qualifications

• Average of 1-2 years’ applicable or general accounting experience.
• Familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within accounting/finance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with accounting software, such as Abila MIP fund accounting.