Accountant at Towards Employment Incorporated – Cleveland, Ohio

Position: Accountant

Reports to: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000-65,000

The Accountant has hands-on responsibility for day-to-day accounting operations to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of books and records, maintenance of internal controls and compliance with regulations.

Towards Employment offers a robust and competitive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Those benefits include:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match and profit sharing.
• Company-provided life and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 13 paid holidays, and time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Additional Perks include; flexible schedules, salary advances, cell phone reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program offering free mental health support services.

Join a team that invests in you!

Founded in 1976, Towards Employment (TE) is a non-profit leader in providing innovative solutions to move people out of poverty, into quality jobs and along a career pathway. Towards Employment has gained local and national recognition for achieving excellent outcomes through the hard work of its dedicated staff of 74 and an $8 million annual budget. Towards Employment offers a continuum of support to low-income individuals preparing to enter the workforce or looking to advance from low-wage employment while also fulfilling the staffing needs of local employers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Activity & Practices

• Responsible for daily accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prepares and monitors A/R and A/P aging schedules; partners with internal teams to pursue A/R as needed.
• Ensures accounting transactions are properly recorded and documented; records/allocates fringe benefit and other expenses as needed; enters ACH payments for approval.
• Reviews all Credit Card transactions monthly; ensures proper accounts and programs are being accurately recorded; manages all Credit Card users to stay on budget & to inform purchases’ intended use.
• Prepares and posts general ledger entries in conjunction with monthly closing procedures and reconciles general ledger accounts. Reconciles all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Prepares statement of activities - consolidated, by program and by project.
• Reviews financial reports and develops ad hoc analysis as requested.
• Prepares information for auditors upon request.

Grant & Management Reporting

• Ensures compliance with and prepares reports according to applicable government regulations and grant restrictions; properly accounts for equipment and other purchases with Federal funds; reviews travel related reimbursement requests; processes eligible/allowable participant incentive payments.
• Prepares and records monthly invoices for government grants and contracts, foundations and other entities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Updates and maintains internal systems and file management, including creation of new grant files/invoices/ reporting deadlines; establishes new projects in Sage Intacct; uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Supports programmatic activity including, but not limited to auditing control logs for issuance of participant gift cards and bus tickets; manages requests for and reconciles petty cash.
• Participates in, and will ultimately lead, monthly financial meetings with Department Directors intended to inform and assist in managing departmental & grant budgets.

Business Operations & Payroll

• Manages all incoming office supply requests and properly allocates charges throughout the company. Manages overhead inventory monthly.
• Reviews month end inventory and ensures proper allocation of grants are recorded in Sage.
• Serves as back up to twice monthly payroll processing, including proper documentation of overtime, paid and unpaid leaves of absence and other payroll matters; weekly review of third party payroll – including accuracy with timesheets, bank account information, and other details.
• Supports development of policies and processes to maintain and ensure internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related, evolving tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in nonprofit accounting with exposure to diverse and conditional grant awards; or a minimum of 7 years of equivalent professional accounting experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly skilled in accounting and financial processes
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations
• Ability to maintain flexibility of controlling day-to-day activity, while maintaining accurate and timely reporting
• Ability to articulate and be as transparent as possible to staff when it comes to guidelines, deadlines, and other accounting and compliance requirements
• Excellent accounting software and Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of Sage Intacct software a plus

COMPETENCIES; Success in this position also requires:

• Detail Orientation – Prioritizes the importance of accuracy in all matters; ability to review work and identify errors; values high quality work product and responsiveness.
• Confidentiality and Discretion – Ensures a high level of discretion at all times, on all matters.
• Communications Champion - Outstanding ability to effectively communicate with others; seeks clarification as needed to ensure expectations are clear and work product is on point.
• Flexibility – Able to be flexible in the face of changing circumstances or plans. Willingness to engage comfortably through change.
• Social Justice Advocate – Passionate about promoting equitable opportunities for all community members.
• Growth Mindset – Embraces a culture of continuous learning and a can-do attitude, readily adapts to change, is intellectually curious and a critical thinker.