ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for handling cash receipts and miscellaneous accounting support functions for the agency in accordance with the organization’s Mission and Core Values, utilizing Person-Centered Practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Handle cash receipts and provide accounting support.

• Inputs cash receipts for accounts receivable to the accounting system.

• Inputs miscellaneous cash receipts.

• Processes food services’ daily cash items and posts to correct accounts.

• Processes credit card and ach payments received.

• Processes production receipts received.

• Maintains the agency’s petty cash fund and acts as the agency’s internal banker.

• Serves as main point of contact for the agency’s credit card vendor.

• Sets up accounts payable vendors in the accounting system.

• Tracks and makes sales tax payments.

• Handles Home & Community Based Services billing.

• Performs other billing functions as assigned.

• Reviews and submits updated signature forms for all bank accounts connected with the agency on an annual basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended periods of sedentary work required. Extended hours may be necessary from time to time.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Timelines/Deadlines

• Accuracy and Efficiency

• People Served and Parent/Guardian Feedback related to Individual Financial Audits

• Adherence to Mission and Core Values

Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principle job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Technological competence to use computers and software utilized by the organization.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good organizational skills.

• Detail oriented.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Required Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED required and two years of accounting experience / Associates Degree in Accounting preferred.

Job Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular