Accounting Specialist

POSITION SCOPE:

The Mary Campbell Center is first, last, and always, home to 68 residents. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director of Business Operations in the accounting, billing and record-keeping functions of the financial operation with a high degree of quality in a truly homelike environment in which MCC residents live with respect, personal dignity, and independence to the fullness of their abilities. Under the direction of the Director of Business Operations, the Accounting Specialist will work reliably, effectively, efficiently, and with respect for residents, staff, families, volunteers, professional consultants, and the physical environment of The Center, while adhering to the MCC Guiding Principles and Mission.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The Accounting Specialist at the Mary Campbell Center must 1) be a good person of high character who consistently works with a positive attitude and demonstrates compassion and understanding for residents with varying degrees of disability, and 2) possess at minimum an Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, and 3) The Accounting Specialist must have a minimum of 3 years of general accounting experience, and 4) minimum of 3 years of experience working with payroll, A/P and A/R, and 5) experience with Sage300 or similar accounting software, and 6) must have the ability to organize and to work independently with little supervision and maintain high level of integrity and experience working with sensitive and confidential information to the operation of the Center, and 7) proficiency in Excel and strong computer and software (Microsoft Office) skills. The Accounting Specialist must hold a valid driver's license, with a clean driving record. In addition, he/she should possess verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in utilizing technology tools to manage program reporting and achieve department goals. Previous successful experience working with those with disabilities and/or in a rehabilitative setting is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Completes private billings, supplemental schedules and reconciliations for A/R.
2. Prepares A/P including reconciling vendor billing statements to purchase orders and receiving slips. Enters data into computer system and generates A/P checks and supplemental schedules.
3. Reconcile Resident Escrow funds including entering transaction information in statements and maintaining supplemental schedules.
4. Maintains manual and automated reports/records pertaining to financial operations.Maintains accounting files accurately and ensures accounting paperwork is filed in a timely manner.
5. Maintains accounting files accurately and ensures accounting paperwork is filed in a timely manner.
6. Assists the Director of Business Operations with all aspects of processing bi-weekly payroll.
7. Assists with preparation for annual audits.
8. Assist residents with banking needs.
9. Maintain/manage petty cash requests.
10. Maintains ongoing open communication with supervisor.
11. Prepares correspondence at the direction of the Director of Business Operations, as needed.
12. Completes all mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings as required.
13. Performs all duties as assigned.

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