Accounting Specialist - Houston, United States - Young Women's Christian Association of Houston

Description

Job Summary:
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the accounting and payroll processes of the agency. The Accounting Specialist reports directly to the Executive Director.


Duties:

• Planning, coordinating, and managing accounting activities.
• Creating accountingrelated reports and documentation for management approval.
• Assists in creating and managing budgets, projects future cash flows, and offering regular financial analyses.
• Developing accounting policies to ensure operational efficiency.
• Conducting periodic accounting analyses to identify and resolve issues, gaps, or variances.
• Managing cash controls as well as maintaining bookkeeping up to date
• Ensuring that all accounting transactions are conducted legally and ethically.
• Prepares accounts payable by tracking and coding invoices, processing for approval, inputting invoices into accounting software and processing check run.
• Prepares accounts receivable by inputting cash receipts and preparing bank deposits.
• Maintains meticulous accounting records.
• Reviews timesheets, enters and posts payroll data into accounting software to ensure timely payment of employees and contractors.
• Manages grant awards to ensure expenditures in compliance with award guidelines.
• Research vendors for best financial opportunities and reviews invoices for accuracy.
• Reconciles credit card statements and matches receipts to statement for processing of payment.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Prepares documents for audits to be approved by the Board of Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from twoyear college or technical school; or two years to oneyear related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advance knowledge of accounting software.
• Able to manage multiple contracts, each with different grant periods, reporting requirements, and budget allocations.
• Working knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Products.
• Effective communication skills and recordkeeping skills.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance & reliable transportation
• Random drug testing

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for accounting and finance, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.


Pay:
$45, $50,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a drug test and conduct a background check?

Education:

• Associate (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77021: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person