General Accountant

Essential Functions

• Provide administrative support to the DFD and the Finance Department.
• Prepares or assists with the preparation of scheduled and/or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports; performs basic information gathering from variety of sources, analysis and/or forecasting (includes tables, graphs, and charts) as directed.
• Morning mail duties which include scanning checks into Deluxe Receipt and place in safe any walk-in checks, cash, gift cards, etc. that require processing by Morning Mail staff. Occasional bank runs for Finance.
• Back up to the DFD in overseeing and maintenance of various banking and institutional portals.
• Back up liaison to DFD for various bank contacts (coordinate on-line banking, open accounts, assist with banking needs).
• Back up to DFD on TSAMM set ups and updates.
• Back up to DFD on DHQ Physical Inventory upkeep.
• Absorb responsibilities for Corps Officers, Institution Administrators, and DHQ officers and staff in identifying forms, requisition formats, completing such forms on behalf of the finance and other departments as requested by the DFD.
• Order finance department supplies as needed.
• Record journal entries as needed. Perform assigned account entries, account reconciliations and other monthly closings procedures including clearing internal company transactions as needed.
• Aid Corps Officers and/or Department Heads in all finance matters as needed.
• Aid Accounting manager and Controller with internal & external audits schedules and other requests as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Ensure internal controls are in place and maintained.

Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred or substitute job experience.
• 2-3 years of accounting/financial and/or administrative experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
• Intermediate to expert skill with MS Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.