Job Description

The Accountant directly supports the Controller & collaborates with internal & external stakeholders (inside & outside the Finance Team) to ensure financial transactions are timely & accurately recorded in the general ledger. This position supports various daily, monthly, & annual accounting processes supporting the quality & integrity of the Agency?s financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of accounting/bookkeeping & familiarity with financial systems. In addition, a successful candidate will possess well-developed attributes including proactivity, curiosity, critical thinking, deadline management & close attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
Food security program management:
Interfacing with Department of Transition Assistance (DTA) to obtain & maintain SNAP benefits for supported individuals.
Processing monthly SNAP benefits for supported individuals.

Banking & cash management:
Processing daily cash deposits.
Maintaining bank & investment account signatory inventory.
Maintaining & reconciling petty cash balances.

Payment processing:
Processes vendor payments & monitors monthly AP aging for supplies & services in a timely manner.
Ensures vendor invoices are processed & posted accurately to the financial system, including correct coding & closing period.
Verifies all vendor invoices are properly approved prior to processing & payment in accordance with Agency procurement policies & procedures.
Corresponds with vendors regarding billing & payment matters.
Updates & maintains all vendors within AP subledger.
Secures necessary tax documents (W-9s, etc.) from new vendors prior to payment processing
Monitors, enters & reviews accuracy of credit card purchase coding, ensuring appropriateness of corporate credit card purchases by collecting documentation & approvals.
Liaises with cardholders on matters related to credit card purchases.

Audit, tax & compliance:
Obtains, updates, renews & maintains sales tax exemptions.
Administers processes & procedures for federal vendor & supplier tax reporting (1099s).
Compiles, organizes & supplies information/documentation to external auditors & regulators to support timely & quality audits & tax returns.  
Executes annual abandoned property filings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES
Total Quality Management:  Is dedicated to providing the highest quality services which meet the needs & requirements of internal & external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment & performance management; creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient & effective work processes.
Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; inspires others to be adaptable to change.
Integrity & Trust:  Is respectful, truthful, & transparent; keeps confidences; takes ownership & responsibility for decisions & outcomes.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Associate or bachelor?s degree in accounting or business preferred
3-5 years bookkeeping & payment processing experience
Practical knowledge of MS Office packages; & must be well acquainted with the use of computerized accounting systems; strong Excel skills preferred
Outstanding organizational skills & the ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to & desire to thrive in a team environment

How To Apply

To apply for this position, contact Cathie LeBlanc at the MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center at 508-862-6128 or CLeBlanc@MassHire-CapeAndIslands.com.