Accounting Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Morgantown Office - Morgantown, WV 26508Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School DiplomaJob Shift: DayNATURE OF WORK: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing support to multiple positions in the accounting department and by doing so assures that daily business transactions are recorded timely and accurately.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES: · Prepares daily and/or weekly reports to be sent to management and supervisors. · Records cash receipts for use of cash application and back reconciliations. · Assists with maintaining and reporting for client payee accounts. · Prepares and supports accounts payable schedules or entries and purchasing. · Prepares grant reconciliations and reporting monthly and quarterly. · Prepares financial, budget, and grant analysis as requested. · Prepares and supports credit card receipt collection and entry. · Assists with monthly closing processes, including preparing schedules, entering journal entries, and assisting with financial reporting. · Prepares reconciliations of asset and liability accounts monthly to ensure validity and completeness. · Prepares and acquires approval of monthly general ledger entries, prepares and posts standard and recurring monthly entries, including adjustments, and closing entries. · Assists with preparing grant invoices and reporting. · Other reconciliations and account analysis as requested. · Other duties as assigned. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: · Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below. · High School diploma or equivalent. · Related work experience in areas such as accounting, book and record keeping, finance, and/or accounts receivable and accounts payable. · Proficient in the of use of Microsoft Excel. · Ability to read, write, understand, and speak the English language. · Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with individuals of the organization and departments of state government. · Must demonstrate integrity and can comply with confidentiality concerning client rights and HIPAA regulations. · Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy. · Possess strong organizational and time management skills. · Ability to multi-task. · Demonstrates the ability to manage a variety of projects while meeting deadlines. · Ability to work with limited direct supervision. · Ability to comply with Valley’s and division/departmental safety procedures.