Staff Accountant

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide for the maintenance of the general ledgers, general journals, payroll records, accounts payable function, cash receipts and maintenance of various contract and document files related to permanent records of Phipps.
• Prepare monthly reports: accrued expenses, insurance prepaid, depreciation, capital worksheets, monthly journal entries, unearned rent, steam heat, interest receivable, capital pledge tracking, reconcile bank statements.
• Prepare report for shows by spare code.
• Audit all accounts for accuracy and appropriate entries.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in preparing daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Finance Committee, Board and other department heads.
• Cookordinate the auditing of financial statements and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles with the Conservatory’s independent public accountants.
• Prepare and file in a timely manner required tax returns, observing all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain total revenues and expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure effective cash management.
• Monitor existing computer systems chart of accounts, subfunds, project codes, and update when necessary.
• Track grants for compliance and recordkeeping.
• Annually: oversee workers’ compensation audit; close Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT accounting system.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Strong experience with a computerized accounting system (preference for Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT experience).
• Considerable knowledge of computers, databases and Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
• Accurate and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Ability to handle confidential material, exercise initiative and display sound judgment.

Physical, Mental And Sensory Dimensions

• Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 30 pounds; manual dexterity to operate keyboard.
• Mental effort: reading, writing, analyzing.
• Ability to work under deadlines and stress.

Working Conditions

• May require evening and weekend work.
• Will have occasion to work in or pass through any area of the Conservatory or growing houses.

Minimum Position Guidelines (Education, Experience and Certification)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Licensed PA driver insurable by the Conservatory.
• Must have a personal vehicle to travel between Conservatory and Garden Center if requested.