Accountant II

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accountant II is responsible for supporting the stewardship of Agency awarded funding to ensure every dollar is optimized for the mission work and in alignment with the Social Determinants of Health through a trauma informed care lens as defined by the Agency. The Accountant II performs accounting, clerical and administrative tasks in the day-to-day operations of the business office and provides coaching with Accountant I team members.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Reports to:

Controller or other designated staff.

1. Directs:

May supervise administrative and/or clerical staff or volunteers.

1. Other:

Works cooperatively with all staff to accomplish the mission, goals, objectives and performance measures of the program and agency

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Competencies/Skills:

1. Professionalism and Ethics: The demonstration of ethics and sound professional practices, as well as stimulation social accountability and community stewardship. The desire to act in a way that is consistent with one's values and what one says is important.
2. Financial Skills: Ability to understand and explain financial accounting information, prepare and manage budgets.
3. Critical Thinking and Analysis: The ability to assess the authenticity, accuracy and worth of knowledge claims, beliefs, or arguments and reaching sound conclusions based on observation and information.
4. Performance Measurement: The ability to understand and use statistical, economic, epidemiological and financial methods and metrics to set goals and measure clinical as well as organizational performance; commitment to and employment of evidence-based techniques.
5. Healthcare and Human Services Environments: Ability to explain issues and advancements in the healthcare and human services industries.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensures that clients have access, as needed, to all five pillars of the social determinants of health with a trauma informed lens through Agency services and/or community partners.
2. Ensures that clients have access, as needed, to all five pillars of the social determinants of health with a trauma informed lens through Agency services and/or community partners.
3. Process accounts receivables by: (a) preparing monthly billings; (b) collecting and posting revenues; and (c) preparing monthly aging accounts, reconciliation reports, and performing subsequent follow-up and bad debt write-offs, and giving timely notification to the Controller and respective program.

1. Prepare the program financial tracking sheets, review and track the monthly expenditures and compare with the budgets authorized for the programs: running General Ledgers reports.

1. Supervise the activities of the AR or AP Clerk, report the status of the activities in a timely manner every week.

1. Prepare general journal, adjusting entries and record into the accounting for the month end closing.

1. Assist the program manager in the preparation of the forecasts and compare with the budgets authorized: propose the program adjustments in order to correct the deviations existed in the budgets.

1. Support and/or prepare financial forecasts, statements and recurring reports with the assistance of the Controller for the executive team, Board of Directors, government agencies, United Way, and other funding sources.

1. Support and/or prepare other monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports within the prescribed time frames.

1. Assist internal and external audit preparation and support.

1. Analyze assigned accounts monthly by reviewing transactions in the General Ledger as follows: (a) Excel spreadsheet tracking monthly expenditures and budget (including variances); and (b) General Ledger reports detailing monthly transactions.

1. Serve as the liaison between business office and program management, communicating needs and concerns so the COO and Controller can be handled appropriately.

1. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, orientating, and placing interns and volunteers and/or supervise, hire and direct assigned staff. Duties include on-going supervision, personnel reviews and evaluations, recommending agency-funded professional development activities, and approving staff time sheets and mileage/travel reports.

1. Assist the COO and Controller in preparing the Agency’s operating budget(s) to support the requirements of various proposals and grants.

1. Maintain good relationships with stakeholders (including current and potential clients, community and co-workers), focusing on providing excellent and culturally sensitive customer service and presenting a positive image of the agency in all community and stakeholder interactions.

1. Maintain a working environment which encourages mutual respect, promotes respectful and congenial relationships between employees and is free from all forms of harassment.

1. Perform other duties as assigned, including presentations to community groups and organizations, in accordance with the agency’s “team” philosophy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the training, experience, knowledge, and skills required for this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed above.

Education/Training/Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, and at least one (1) year experience in an accounting position; or an equivalent of at least five (5) years experience in an accounting/bookkeeping position.

1. Knowledge of accounting software, preferably fund accounting for non-profits, desirable; and skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook), analytical skills and strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

1. Fluent in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak) desirable.

1. Staff will be required to submit proof of their vaccination status or may request to be exempt from vaccination due to a religious and/or medical accommodation.

1. Certificate or license, by the appropriate State agency as a qualified practitioner, as applicable.

1. State of Texas vehicle operator’s license and proof of liability insurance, as applicable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, you must be able to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell.

You may be able to lift up to 10 pounds, have close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust your focus with good hand-eye coordination