Accountant I
San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX Full-time Full-time $62,654 a year $62,654 a year 15 hours ago 15 hours ago 15 hours ago Description Under general supervision, is responsible for performing entry-level professional accounting work requiring knowledge of operating and analyzing individual accounting process.
Examples of Duties Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work.
Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
These essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and regular attendance must be maintained.
Processes transactions related to A/P, A/R or Payroll to include the review, posting, interfacing and reconciliation of financial information in an ERP module.
Reconciles bank accounts and or subsidiary ledgers to the General Ledger (e.
g.
, A/R, A/P, and Security Deposits) and research variance and or discrepancies as necessary.
Manage business relationships with customers in a proactive manner to ensure excellent customer service.
Compiles financial data to support individual general ledger balances for annual audit.
Prepares adjusting journal entries to general ledger accounts as needed.
Download or import data from various sources to post and/or reconcile to the G/L or other databases.
Prepare periodic reports for senior team, ELT, or Board of Commissioners Cash monitoring duties including tracking all investments for the agency.
Manages Tickler System, documenting completion of assigned tasks Document business processes, develop standard operating procedures and submits recommendations for improvements.
Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Competencies:
This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:
Commitment:
Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Customer Service:
Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.
Effective Communication:
Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively.
Demonstrates the ability to develop audiovisual presentations to both internal and external audiences.
Responsiveness and Accountability:
Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and does fair share of work.
Complies with procedures and understands the importance of maintaining and managing confidential and proprietary information.
Teamwork:
Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; attends, supports, and participates in all team building exercises and events.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Seeks the continuous improvement of technological business processes and services; explores out-of-the-box methods and is open to experimenting with new ideas; uses data, knowledge, and strategic decision-making to generate new and innovative solutions.
Typical Qualifications Education and
Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree (B.
A.
) in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university 2.
5 GPA in core accounting classes as supported by a copy of transcript Must have the ability to learn and use cloud applications such as Google GSuite applications to include but not limited to:
Google Chrome Browser, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Understanding document sharing and collaboration in the cloud.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, cloud accessible applications to include but not limited to:
One drive, Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint or MAC or PC desktop equivalent is acceptable.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check, education, and work history verification, and drug screening test.
Preferred:
Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience (including internships) Knowledge of and ability to prepare internal and external financial statements i.
e balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
Ability to review and monitor compliance with contracts such as debt covenants, trusts, loans, and other regulatory agreements.
License and Certifications:
Texas Class C driver's license at the time of placement and be insurable by the Opportunity Home San Antonio's liability and fleet insurance carrier.
Must have the ability to earn certifications as required by assigned tasks.
Technical Skills:
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures Knowledge of preparation and maintenance of accounting and budgetary data & records.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills.
Ability to work confidentially with discretion Ability to perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and control of financial data records.
Ability to assure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to reconcile accounts and balance financial statements.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machines including computer terminals, computers and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work respectfully and courteously with staff and the general public.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position.
Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings.
The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone.
The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is typically performed while sitting with intermittent standing or stooping.
Job functions may require the employee to occasionally lift light objects of up to 25lbs.
The work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
Requires viewing of a computer screen for extended periods of time.
Operating a computer keyboard and calculator for extended periods of time.
Office environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate High level of interaction with external/internal clients May be required to work at different properties or sites for interim periods to support business needs Outside environment Subject to environmental elements when conducting visits to various sites or participating in outside events.
ADA STATEMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Opportunity Home will make reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities, if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business.
ETHICS As a public agency, Opportunity Home is committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards.
Applicants selected for employment are expected to perform work responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity, professionalism and honesty, to merit the respect of our co-workers, clients, partners, vendors and the general public.
Applicants selected for employment are also expected to serve the public with dedication, concern, courtesy and responsiveness.
DISCLAIMER The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
This position specification is not an employment agreement or contract.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this position specification at any time, without notice.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Examples of Duties Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work.
Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
These essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and regular attendance must be maintained.
Processes transactions related to A/P, A/R or Payroll to include the review, posting, interfacing and reconciliation of financial information in an ERP module.
Reconciles bank accounts and or subsidiary ledgers to the General Ledger (e.
g.
, A/R, A/P, and Security Deposits) and research variance and or discrepancies as necessary.
Manage business relationships with customers in a proactive manner to ensure excellent customer service.
Compiles financial data to support individual general ledger balances for annual audit.
Prepares adjusting journal entries to general ledger accounts as needed.
Download or import data from various sources to post and/or reconcile to the G/L or other databases.
Prepare periodic reports for senior team, ELT, or Board of Commissioners Cash monitoring duties including tracking all investments for the agency.
Manages Tickler System, documenting completion of assigned tasks Document business processes, develop standard operating procedures and submits recommendations for improvements.
Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Competencies:
This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:
Commitment:
Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Customer Service:
Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.
Effective Communication:
Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively.
Demonstrates the ability to develop audiovisual presentations to both internal and external audiences.
Responsiveness and Accountability:
Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and does fair share of work.
Complies with procedures and understands the importance of maintaining and managing confidential and proprietary information.
Teamwork:
Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; attends, supports, and participates in all team building exercises and events.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Seeks the continuous improvement of technological business processes and services; explores out-of-the-box methods and is open to experimenting with new ideas; uses data, knowledge, and strategic decision-making to generate new and innovative solutions.
Typical Qualifications Education and
Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree (B.
A.
) in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university 2.
5 GPA in core accounting classes as supported by a copy of transcript Must have the ability to learn and use cloud applications such as Google GSuite applications to include but not limited to:
Google Chrome Browser, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Understanding document sharing and collaboration in the cloud.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, cloud accessible applications to include but not limited to:
One drive, Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint or MAC or PC desktop equivalent is acceptable.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check, education, and work history verification, and drug screening test.
Preferred:
Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience (including internships) Knowledge of and ability to prepare internal and external financial statements i.
e balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
Ability to review and monitor compliance with contracts such as debt covenants, trusts, loans, and other regulatory agreements.
License and Certifications:
Texas Class C driver's license at the time of placement and be insurable by the Opportunity Home San Antonio's liability and fleet insurance carrier.
Must have the ability to earn certifications as required by assigned tasks.
Technical Skills:
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures Knowledge of preparation and maintenance of accounting and budgetary data & records.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills.
Ability to work confidentially with discretion Ability to perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and control of financial data records.
Ability to assure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to reconcile accounts and balance financial statements.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machines including computer terminals, computers and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work respectfully and courteously with staff and the general public.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position.
Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings.
The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone.
The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is typically performed while sitting with intermittent standing or stooping.
Job functions may require the employee to occasionally lift light objects of up to 25lbs.
The work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
Requires viewing of a computer screen for extended periods of time.
Operating a computer keyboard and calculator for extended periods of time.
Office environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate High level of interaction with external/internal clients May be required to work at different properties or sites for interim periods to support business needs Outside environment Subject to environmental elements when conducting visits to various sites or participating in outside events.
ADA STATEMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Opportunity Home will make reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities, if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business.
ETHICS As a public agency, Opportunity Home is committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards.
Applicants selected for employment are expected to perform work responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity, professionalism and honesty, to merit the respect of our co-workers, clients, partners, vendors and the general public.
Applicants selected for employment are also expected to serve the public with dedication, concern, courtesy and responsiveness.
DISCLAIMER The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
This position specification is not an employment agreement or contract.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this position specification at any time, without notice.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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