Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Reports to: Controller

Department: Finance

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt - FT

Updated: March 2024

Summary: The Accounting Specialist supports the Controller and Chief Financial Officer in a variety of areas; including financial accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and month-end accounting functions; including but not limited to journal entries, payment posting, deposit slips, etc.
• Responsible for the financial management of all grants providing accurate reporting, trend analysis, adjustment recommendations, timely drawdowns, and grant tracking while maintaining compliance with federal guidelines.
• Assists managers to ensure accurate allocation of expenses.
• Record all deposit activity for the different bank accounts.
• Perform daily and month end accounting functions.
• Follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Follow finance department policy and procedure, as it relates to segregation of duties and responsible management of organizational assets.
• Maintain organized workspace and electronic records.
• Analyzes payroll for proper funding and overall accuracy.
• Assist in annual budgeting process including periodic department reviews.
• Provide backup coverage for Accounts Payable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• 2-3 years of financial/accounting experience required.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This essential functions document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak effectively
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands.
• Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together
• Average Visual Abilities: Specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: Works in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually high. Potential exposure to infectious disease is possible.
• Physical Strength: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Mathematical Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. 

I agree that I can perform all essential functions outlined above with or without an accommodation. I understand that I should contact Human Resources if I feel I need reasonable accommodation in order to be able to do my job.