Staff Accountant in Hopkinsville, Kentucky at PACS Pennyrile Allied Community Services

The mission of the Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc. is to reduce and eliminate poverty by providing the opportunity for education, training, work and the opportunity to live with dignity and decency. This philosophy focuses on self-sufficiency for the client and the reduction of dependency where possible.

Position Overview

Assists with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions of the department. Managing the organization’s accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payment processing, account reconciliation, collections, and maintaining accurate customer and funding-source records. Facilitates records management under direction of the Finance Director.

· Processing Daily Receipts Reports (DRR) including verification of all revenues received daily from all sources

· Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

· Reconciles daily banking transactions for multiple bank accounts

· Enters data into computer system using defined computer program (MIP Abila)

· Compile data and prepare a variety of reports as assigned

· Demonstrates a good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.

· Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

· Assists with audits, data collection, and budgets.

· Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports as assigned

· Assist with year-end close procedures and preparation of financial records.

· Ensure invoices and receivables are processed in accordance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and applicable deadlines.

· Finance Department Filing and Records Retention Tracking

· Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.

Essential Skills

· Intermediate skills in Excel; Office 365 and Sharepoint are a plus

· Competency in Microsoft applications including Word and Outlook

· Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills a must

· Attention to detail is required

Requirements

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PACS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.