POSITION SUMMARY
(Accounts Officer)
The Accounting Officer is responsible for performing highly specialized accounting work required to maintain the Authority’s general ledger. Working under the direction of the Managing Director, the Accounting Officer directs and coordinates the daily activities of the accounting staff to quickly and accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of the Authority. The incumbent should be a highly motivated self-starter with supervisory, review, and proofing experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Oversees the daily accounting activities required to maintain the Authority’s general ledger
- Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the accounting staff (including, but not limited to, cash Reconciliations, account statement reconciliations, check runs, accounts receivable transactions, payroll, accounts payable transactions, debt activity, recording of revenue and expenses, etc.).
- Cash management (including placement/movement of funds in various sites)
- Maintains organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions.
- Resolves complex accounting issues or assists other Authority personnel in resolving financial issues.
- Reviews general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of posting.
- Produces financial reports involving the Authority’s accounts for monthly board meetings.
- Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
- Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned or require
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Experience with Contracting or Consultant Company is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, with little supervision
- Ability to effectively direct and supervise.
- Knowledge of operating and capital budget concepts.
- Ability to analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion.
- Knowledge of policies and practices associated with payroll and benefits administration.
- Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and ability in the use of a personal computer and software applications (e.g. Microsoft
- Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
- Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in accounting. At least five years of experience in the area of financial statement preparation, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, or the equivalent
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