ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School or equivalent reading and writing skills. Associate’s degree in accounting preferred. EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years in full cycle accounting environment, accounts receivables experience (500+ accounts), accounts payable experience, 2-3 years in a heavy customer service focused environment; non-profit grant billing a plus. ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion. EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means. Ability to present a friendly and positive demeanor to people served. COMPOSURE: Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies. Ability to respond in a professional manner in all situations. COMPUTER: Working knowledge of MS Office, intermediate level Excel, Access. Knowledge of accounting software programs, cost/funding programs a plus, MIP a plus; 45 WPM, 95% data entry accuracy. DECISION MAKING: Ability to think analytically and determine proper account classification for transactions. FINANCIAL: 10 key by touch. Strong math skills; making calculations; working with budgets; analyzing grant and funding budgets and reports. PLANNING: Ability to plan ahead several months to a year. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Orientation: 5 hours On the Job: 6 months for basic competency; 1 year to experience full cycle of duties MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDS: Multi-line telephone, computer, ten key calculator, printers, copiers, faxes. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent – Ability to communicate with parents and funding representatives in person and over the telephone. Frequent – Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports. Frequent – Ability to review and analyze data; recognize concerns related to billing of grants and other funding. Frequent – Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Occasional – Ability to move to other offices and areas of the building. WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoors: Office environment; normal noise conditions REPORTS TO: Controller SUPERVISES: N/A |