Staff Accountant

About The Job

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General Statement Of Duties

Prepares and maintains financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenditure activities. Performs accounting duties in accordance with policies and procedures that include entering, posting, reconciling, and reporting functions. Position plays a key role in the financial close.

Distinguishing Features Of Work

• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of data related to CSB payroll, accounts payable invoices, and weekly deposits.
• Works with a wide range of CSB staff and handles highly confidential information on behalf of the CSB, its employees, and consumers.
• Independently completes all requisite personnel-related reporting in full compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Major Essential Functions

• Processes and produces accurate bi-weekly payrolls, including direct deposits file.
• Prepares and reconciles monthly and semi-monthly VOYA payments and submits for approval.
• Prepares quarterly Form 941s, reconciles the related payroll reports, and provides them to the Accounting Manager and/or CFO for review and submission.
• Prepares quarterly VA state tax and VEC Unemployment reports and reconciles related payroll records and submits for review.
• Generates IRS W-2 forms and reconciles related reports and information for each tax year.
• Provides orientation/training to new service provider staff on timesheet completion and other payroll related policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial and payroll data within the agency, especially within the finance team.

Secondary Essential Functions

• Serves as the agency representative to all vendors.
• Serves as resource/consultant to other Board staff regarding accounts payable policies and procedures.
• New vendor set up: Determines which vendors are 1099, obtains W9’s, and runs sanctions.
• Manages and tracks purchase orders throughout the various CSB locations.
• Matches and processes invoices against purchase orders, checks for completed documentation and duly authorized charges.
• Maintains and monitors standing authorization for purchases and/or payments, including rent assistance, utilities, etc.
• Completes credit applications.
• Prepares sales tax exemption (ST-12) forms.
• Distributes/mails/sends files for accounts payables payments in a timely manner.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Agency organizations and expense chart of accounts.
• Reviews and reconcile all credit card statements including vendor specific and purchasing card accounts.
• Processes client and third party payer refunds as requested by billing/reimbursement staff.
• Maintains the filing of invoices, purchase orders, and other accounts payable records in an organized and user-friendly manner.
• Prepares annual IRS forms, to include 1099 and 1096. Ensures all are mailed timely.
• Performs fiscal year-end activities, including but not limited to closing PO’s, preparing year end audit schedules and providing supporting documentation.

Other Essential Functions

• Aids the Accounting Manager/CFO in other Finance related activities, including but not limited to: bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, audit requests, third party billing.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with established Board policy and procedures.
• Performs special projects as time available.
• Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
• Makes effective use of available technology, including computers, e-mail, and voice mail in order to enhance customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of administrative procedures related to payroll, accounts payable, deposits, and accounting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and business management skills, with the ability to meet date-certain deadlines and manage routines with minimal supervision.
• Liaison abilities, including excellent flexibility and knowledge of various administrative systems.
• Ability to engage in appropriate independent actions and take appropriate initiative per agency policies, federal/state personnel law, and related regulations.
• Training and technical assistance skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with strict confidentiality standards.
• Ability to balance competing principles in data management.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and GASB reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software required.
• Knowledge of ERP software – preferred but not required.

Equipment

• PC and designated software,
• adding machine/calculator,
• copy machine,
• fax machine,
• printer,
• document scanner,
• and telephone system.

Work Environment

• General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature ranges, air quality, ventilation, and noise levels.

Work Location

• 1253 North Main Street Campus, Harrisonburg, VA

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday between 8am – 5pm;
• Additional hours as needed to perform job requirements.

About HARRISONBURG ROCKINGHAM CSB

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is a leading provider in mental health, substance abuse, and developmental services. We are one of 40 community-based public providers of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services throughout Virginia. The Commonwealth has designated the 40 CSBs as the single point of entry into publicly funded behavioral health and developmental services. HRCSB is supported through local, state, and federal funds. We provide an array of programs and supports directly and through partnerships with other providers.