Senior Accountant

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.

Hiawatha, IA     Full Time     32.49 to 36.08 hourly

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.

 

What we are proud to offer you:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403b) with generous company match
  • Paid time off and 10 company paid holidays
  • Short Term Disability
  • Basic Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional benefits: Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident
     

POSITION GOAL

This position will, with the CFO, ensure that the agency's policies and procedures related to fiscal operations are followed to ensure that adequate and correct financial data is maintained.  This position also includes duties related to purchasing, payables, receivables, payroll, cash disbursements, posting and internal and external financial reporting procedures.

 

SCHEDULE AND WAGE

Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; $32.49 - $36.08 hourly depending upon education and experience.

*This position is eligible for a $1200 retention incentive after successfully completing 180 days of employment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Performs all aspects of payroll, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the process.
  2. Enters and processes journal entries related to payroll.
  3. Prepares external reports for reimbursement of funds based on specific funder requirements.
  4. Produces and sends out accounts receivable invoices for reimbursement.
  5. Enter new vendors into the accounting system ensuring completeness and accuracy of information.
  6. Maintains and tracks a listing of non-equipment inventory.
  7. Back up on issuing of PO’s and credit card authorizations
  8. Checks documents for errors in accounting classification/mathematics unit prices/total/etc., and completeness or presence of supporting documents.
  9. Code transactions according to a chart of accounts.
  10. Checks accounts for accuracy of entries/posting/totals/balances.
  11. Establish/maintains/verifies necessary budget/fiscal/accounting records relating to the receipt and disbursement of funds.
  12. Prepares and issues reports to reflect the financial condition of the various funds.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Four year degree in accounting or 1 year experience in private or public accounting - experience in fund accounting preferred.

OR

AA or related degree and 3 years experience in private or public accounting - experience in fund accounting preferred.

OR

A suitable combination of education and experience.

AND

Experience in all aspects of payroll, accounting and preparation of financial statements and all related reports.

 

SPECIFIC SKILLS 

  1. Ability to read, comprehend and implement procedures.
  2. Ability to use good judgment
  3. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  4. Ability to work with a diverse population
  5. Ability to relate to low-income people
  6. Strong organizational skills
  7. Detail orientated
  8. Possess technical writing skills.
  9. Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft products

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT    

  1. Valid driver’s license
  2. Valid car insurance
  3. Reliable transportation for use on the job