Accountant

Accountant I

Accountant I: Provides financial information by preparing reports, maintaining accounting records and general ledger and analyzing accounts and program expenditures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Approves AP vouchers and codes expenses and charges

Analyzes general ledger account and program financial situation, participates in budget preparation, assist internal and external audit

Prepares monthly billing and Drawdown

Maintains Accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with Federal, state and local financial requirement

Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Essential Ability Acknowledgement

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

Mandated Reporter

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years of Accounting/Bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's in finance, business or accounting

Accounting experience in federal grant reporting and grant management preferred

Experience working in public and/or non-profit organization preferred

Great Plain accounting software

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law....