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The accountant uses technology to maintain the financial records of United Way Fox Cities and assure the integrity of accounting software, campaign pledge and receivable database, and financial statements.
Job Responsibility:
Process bi-monthly payroll
Review payroll and related journal entries to ensure accuracy
Maintain and pay benefits
Assist with accounts payable processes ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies, procedures, and controls
Maintain systems necessary for accurate distribution of grants and designations
Assist with accounts receivable processing and posting payment transactions
Analyze accounts receivable aging for accounts and transactions that require further investigation or adjustments
Prepare and mail direct billing statements to individuals and organizations and track payments
Assist with grant and program reporting, budgeting, reimbursement, expense analysis, compliance, and documentation
Assist with software changes and upgrades
Apply accounting principles and techniques to systematically record and present financial data
Ensure that accounting transactions are recorded and reported accurately and in a timely fashion
Perform journalizing entries and posting of cash receipts, cash disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and procedures
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliation and perform variance analysis
Maintain organized, accurate and complete accounting records
Assist with account analysis, as needed
Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports
Manage financial record retention and destruction
Assist with completion of surveys & statistical reports
Assist with annual budget processes
Process pledges receivable, including receipting, posting, invoicing and statement preparation
Work closely with Resource Development to monitor campaign performance and project monthly financial statements
Reconcile Customer Relationships Management software and accounting software
Assist in auditing campaign envelopes and with entering campaign designation information into campaign software database
Assist with annual audit, reporting and other projects, as assigned in preparation of audit work schedules
Assist in the preparation of information used by external auditors for the annual tax return
Respond to outside agency audit information requests
Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure fiscal integrity
Perform other duties related to financial audits
Requirements:
Accounting degree is preferred
Non-profit experience is valued but not required
Experience working with CRM software is preferred but not required
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to evaluate and improve processes
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of staff
Ability to learn new skills and adapt to a new environment
Well organized and takes initiative
Creative and analytical problem-solver
Professional and ethical
Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on Excel
Strong connection to United Way’s vision, mission, values, and intentional behaviors with a “team first” approach