Staff Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: WATERBURY, CT 06702Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00Job Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingPOSITION TITLE:    Staff Accountant  PROGRAM:              Administration and Finance   SUPERVISED BY:    Controller   GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Staff  Accountant  is responsible for assisting the Controller with all financial and administrative management of Wellmore, Inc.  This position is responsible for assisting with all agency financial functions including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, miscellaneous billing, reporting, cash flow management, investments, banking, audits, insurance and state and federal compliance. EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain general ledger and all sub-ledgers accurately and timely by daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly posting and reconciliation. Assist in maintaining current and accurate supporting schedules to the general ledger including depreciation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc. Prepare all recurring monthly journal entries related to all assigned accounts including accounts receivable, depreciation, accruals, etc. Present necessary adjusting journal entries to general ledger with sufficient back up to the Controller for posting. Work with Finance Staff to track, post, and reconcile credit card usage with daily bank account reviews and the collection of the required forms with proper backup attached. Record on appropriate log and send copy to appropriate party for entry into EHR billing system, Fundraising software, or Financial Software Reconcile funds collected on a weekly basis ensuring proper backup has been received in processing checks for bank deposit and/or recording transactions. Ensure timely month end closing of all general ledger accounts for the generation of monthly financial reports. Prepare biweekly payroll general ledger journal entry as well as monthly and year end payroll accrual journal entries as needed. Monitor balances on all cash accounts on a daily basis.  Inform Controller when transfers are recommended or transactions need review. Coordinate with Finance Staff to reconcile monthly assigned bank accounts to general ledger and sub-ledger balances. Provide backup support to Finance Staff as needed including but not limited to accounts payable Prepare and participate with year-end audit conducted by external auditors Maintain confidential and/or any other required program documents Work collaboratively as a member of a team with other professionals and concerned parties and actively participate in training and staff meetings. Other such duties as assigned by Supervisor   QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:     Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field of study or 5 years of experience in the accounting field.          EXPERIENCE:     Experience in not-for-profit field is preferred but not required.  Strong oral and written communication required.  Must have a working knowledge of accounting software packages and worksheet applications.  Blackbaud Financial Edge experience, a plus.  The ability to interpret balance sheet and profit/loss reports required, grant award management and reporting , a plus.          TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.