Accounting Generalist

The Accounting Generalist performs day-to-day accounting activities, reporting, and issue
resolution between operations and the shared service operations. The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial reports and transactions as appropriate. This position ensures that operations are in compliance with all internal control procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, cashier activities, taking inventories, receiving & accounting as defined in the procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc accounting activities in support of operations and Financial Director
• Banking and auditing the cash boxes, daily deposit to the bank, and petty cash
• Organize and distribute paychecks as directed
• Attend parecon meetings and client billing review
• Performs storeroom/receiving activities as appropriate according to accepted procedures, verifies receipt of materials and supplies as specified on purchase order documents; places materials received into appropriate storage
• Ensures all licenses/permits are renewed on a timely basis; tracks expiration dates and notifies management of deadlines
• Transmits copies of checks and daily check logs to shared services for proper posting
• Brings cash and checks to a local bank for daily deposit
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of reports generated by the department
• Establishes and maintains files and distribute information, mail to shared services
• Obtains data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries
• Answers incoming phone calls, directs calls to appropriate department as necessary
• Assist in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Finance Director
• Assists in the completion of computerized receiving reports and transmission of receiving documentation to appropriate parties (defined in procedures)
• Assists in the performance of monthly quarterly and annual inventories as appropriate
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the business
• Required to attend all training sessions and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

• Notifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Attends all appropriate meetings and training sessions.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with standards.
• Complies with company’s standard policies and procedures 
• Remains current with company information and changes.
• Agility in multi-tasking
• Bias toward action
• Decisiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, 
  Experience
• 1+ years experience in  Accounting
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment
• Marinating confidentially is mandatory
• Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and accurately
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications
• Effective organizational and  communication skills