Accountant

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc is seeking a professional accountant to manage diverse accounting procedures and general office duties in a public-sector setting.

The role includes data entry, AP/AR, general ledger, inventory reporting, audits support, and preparation of departmental procedures. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or related field with relevant experience, and strong proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software. On-site position in Montgomery, AL.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
• Three years of progressive accounting experience (or a related master’s degree with experience).
• Experience with government or public-sector accounting preferred.
• Ability to learn required procedures and adapt to evolving reporting needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle data input and generate information reports from accounting system.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and inventory entries.
• Record all entries to general ledger system.
• Create and maintain worksheets for reports and analysis.
• Assist in audits and contract billing and related reporting.
• Analyze income and expenses and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Database software

Accounting software

Job description

This is a professional position responsible for diverse phases of accounting procedures and general office duties.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Responsible for data input and producing related information reports from accounting system, including accounts payable, receivables, general ledger, and inventory.

Responsible for recording all entries to general ledger system.

Responsible for creating and maintaining worksheets used for reports and analysis.

Assist in all areas of audits and reviews.

Assist with contract billing and related reporting.

Assist in analysis of income and expenses as required.

Assist in reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

Assist in reconciliation of bank statements.

Assist in external reporting where needed.

Cross train on all other duties in the department to provide support when needed.

Assist with creating and maintaining of all departmental procedures.

Perform other fiscal duties as required of the Director of Accounting.

REQUIREMENTS:

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and general financial management.

Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.

Knowledge in the use of a computer and general office programs.

Knowledge in the use of spreadsheets, database, and other accounting software.

Ability to establish, develop, and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, governmental agencies, and other community organizations.

Ability to readily learn required procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or related field with specific course work and competence in accounting, plus three years of progressive experience involving all facets of accounting procedures or master’s degree, in a related field, plus 1 year of related experience.

Experience with governmental accounting system preferred.