Accountant

Website United Way of Central Alabama

Position Summary:

Responsible for bank reconciliations, monthly rent allocation, pre-paid and other monthly expense allocation by department and annual fixed assets. Responsible for communicating to CFO on any financial needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Bank reconciliation’s
    • Reconcile all bank accounts
    • Prepare daily cash reports
    • Prepare annual Board resolution
    • Prepare signature cards and other documentation as requested by financial institutions annually for each bank account as well as those for bank accounts set up during the year
    • Reconcile charge card statements to general ledger monthly.
    • Submit notification to accounts payable/receivable for old o/s checks that need to be written off. Notify agencies of any old outstanding checks that need reversing/
    • Prepare monthly bank analysis charge journal entry.
    • Prepare Audit work papers for cash items.
  • Rent
    • Prepare monthly rent journal entries for grants based on timesheets.
    • Analyze building budget for possible rent increases.
    • Prepare rent increase letters for rent increases.
    • Prepare monthly overhead allocation journal entry to all departments
    • Parking allocations
  • Maintain Prepaids
  • Allocate monthly copier/postage expenses
  • Telephone & IT splits
  • Prepare agency interest statements and accompanying journal entries
  • Monitor agency balances
  • Maintain fixed assets and depreciation entries
  • Work with auditors as needed
  • Work with Accounts Receivable area as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications     

 Knowledge / Skills:      

Thorough working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets; Proficient in use of 10-key calculator; Effective oral and written communication skills; multi-task oriented; team player; takes initiative; great organizational skills

Education & Experience:

BS in Accounting or related field preferred, CPA a plus. Four to five years of accounting experience

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment with occasional overtime

Other:

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance