STAFF ACCOUNTANT at Durham Exchange Club Industries – Durham, North Carolina

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide accounting and financial support services for a private, non-profit corporation.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential duties. For more information, contact Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS

• Perform month-end close activities, which include but are not limited to Accounts Payable and Payroll bank reconciliations, monthly recurring and non-recurring journal entries, and review of General Ledger
• Run reports and close the month in A/R, A/P, Order Management, Payroll, Purchasing, Inventory Management, and General Ledger
• Perform quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Monitor Accounts Receivable balances and contact customers concerning outstanding invoices
• Monitor daily incoming ACH payments
• Investigate large swings in activity from one month to the next in GL account balances
• Assist with year-end audit and annual budget.
• Prepare Quarterly Source America Reports
• Assist with preparation of 990 Tax Return
• Prepare monthly Program Services electronic billing to local management entities
• Monitor utilization of authorizations for program services.
• Provide back-up assistance for Assistant Controller and other office staff as needed. Primary back-up for Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist.
• Serve as an internal auditor in support of the ISO-9001 quality management
• Daily Invoice Audits
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business field.
• Minimum two years’ experience in accounting or other related position
• Exceptional computer skills required. Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and data entry bookkeeping procedures
• Understanding of the strict confidentiality of information
• Initiative and ability to work independently are important traits of the position, along with a responsibility to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions & independently plan and organize work
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work cooperatively with all levels of individuals
• Very detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Flexibility in work and thought is important.
• Reliable transportation

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills: Excellent computer & Microsoft Office Suite skills

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizen or U.S. work qualification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

Stand: O

Sit: C

Reach Out: N

Climb: N

Squat/Kneel: N

Walk: O

Handle: N

Reach Above: N

Crawl: N

Bend: N

Lift/Carry:

10 lbs or less: O

11-20 lbs: N

21-50 lbs: N

51-100 lbs: N

Over 100 lbs: N

Push/Pull:

10 lbs or less: O

11-20 lbs: N

21-50 lbs: N

51-100 lbs: N

Over 100 lbs: N

Frequency Key: C = Constantly: More than 66% of the time, F = Frequently: 33-66% of the time, O = Occasionally: up to 33% of the time, N = N/A: Not applicable/Not likely

Other Physical Requirements: N/A

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Training regarding individuals served and maintenance of company certifications/registrations is required. Additional training may include (but is not limited to) First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens. See Training Requirements Form for a detailed list of training.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT Minimum travel may be required for outside training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Office setting in a warehouse environment

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.