Staff Accountant

Accountants One has a repeat client that is in Decatur who is in need of a solid Staff Accountant. This position will be temp to hire and 100% in the office. The hours are 8 to 5 and 10% travel for off -site meeting and/or conferences. This Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager providing a variety of general accounting including processing and posting payables and receivables as well as assisting in other areas. Must have excellent customer service, time management skills to work in this fast-paced environment. This person will assist in the daily functions of the accounting department, doing data entry, supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable and general overall accounting.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a hard copy and electronic filing system for financial information, records, and documents to ensure easily available information.
Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.
Assist in providing detailed analyses and explanations of transactions as required.
Assist with preparation of monthly grant reimbursement requests.
Assist with various internal and external audits.
Process accounts payable transactions.
Assist in processing A/R account transactions.
Process, track, and record data in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
Review rent calculations provided by Residential Services, researching discrepancies, and resolving variances.
Assist with completion of journal entries for monthly financial closings.
Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices, confirming correct general ledger account codes.

Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
Prepare and generate payments to vendors on a routine schedule once reviewed and approved.

Assist in the processing all incoming checks and electronic payments in accordance with internal financial policies and procedures.
Prepare and process deposits to the banks.
Assist in identifying delinquent rent accounts and insufficient payments, collecting revenue by reminding delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
Prepares and regularly reports deficiencies and collection status to supervisor.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
2+ years’ minimum experience in basic accounting and/or bookkeeping required.
Knowledge of basic financial and accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software to include Word, Excel, Outlook.
Working knowledge of electronic fund accounting systems
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening test.