Staff Accountant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for accounting and reporting for Oglebay Foundation (a non-profit organization that uses fund accounting)
• Provides significant support to the Controller by assuming responsibility for routine journal entries and closing procedures and assisting with other general accounting duties
• Assists the Controller in preparing documents for the annual audits of the Wheeling Park Commission, Oglebay Foundation and the Park System Trust Fund
• Assists the Controller with creating purchase orders, tracking invoices, and reporting on capital projects and capital equipment purchases
• Audits credit card transactions and resolves disputes
• Reconciles all cash accounts to electronic bank statements and to the general ledger
• Schedules routine maintenance on office equipment and places service calls, as needed
• Prepares monthly grant requests to Oglebay Foundation and the Park System Trust Fund
• Prepares invoices in Dynamics GP for billable services (Wheeling Landscaping, Wheeling Beautification, Oglebay Institute, etc.)
• Posts and reconciles prepaid invoices and makes entries to the general ledger to allocate expenses
• Recommends procedures for handling and tracking cash drops for special events such as Oglebay Fest
• Writes and maintains a manual of Standard Operating Procedures for financial matters Complete appropriate trainings listed on the human resources Training Matrix
• Adhere to Wheeling Park Commission’s safety rules and policy; refer any and all safety concerns to department manager, safety committee or human resources
• Interact with the public with a cheerful and positive attitude, solve guest problems and complaints in a proper manner, and maintain harmonious working relationships with fellow employees

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for general office management when the Controller is unavailable
• Trains and supervises staff in proper procedures related to handling cash, collecting receivables, paying invoices, and other routine matters

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.