Accountant Full-Time

Paycom; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Full benefits package

Job summary

LIFESPAN Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to join our finance team. You will prepare financial reports, maintain monthly journal entries, and assist budgeting and forecasting efforts to support leadership decisions.

You will analyze reports for compliance with budgets and forecasts, reconcile accounts, and participate in year-end activities. This full-time role offers a day shift, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting and Finance.
• 0 - 3 Years of experience in business or finance.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports that assist leadership and management in making informed business decisions
• Maintain monthly standard journal entries (i.e. revenue, prepaid, accruals, allocations, etc.)
• Assist Program Management and Leadership in preparing budgets and in evaluating and analyzing actual results
• Prepare forecast based on analysis for management to better understand the activities and trends of the organization without changing the current year budget
• Interpret and analyze financial reports, as to operational compliance to budgets and forecast.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Perform general accounting functions in compliance with FASB (Financial Accounting Standard Board)
• Reconcile bank account statements for designated accounts
• Maintain financial records of program income activities (art, horticulture, etc.)
• Prepare and report program grant and contract activity including timely filing with relevant funders.
• Monitor and report all sales and use tax information timely to relevant tax authorities (reimbursement & payable)
• Assist with the annual year-end accounting audit process and manage designated financial area of focus during audit
• Responsible for monitoring, managing, problem solving and improving performance within the accounting process
• Develop policies and procedures for financial accountability for areas of responsibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting and Finance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LIFESPAN Services Corporate Office - Charlotte, NC 28217, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.01 Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Finance, At sunrise, a different kind of adventure begins. One where every step helps illuminate the abilities of children and adults with disabilities.

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Schedule: Monday through Friday

What you’ll get:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules including full and part time opportunities
• Paid training
• Full time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!

What you’ll do:

• Prepare financial reports that assist leadership and management in making informed business decisions
• Maintain monthly standard journal entries (i.e. revenue, prepaid, accruals, allocations, etc.)
• Assist Program Management and Leadership in preparing budgets and in evaluating and analyzing actual results
• Prepare forecast based on analysis for management to better understand the activities and trends of the organization without changing the current year budget
• Interpret and analyze financial reports, as to operational compliance to budgets and forecast.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Perform general accounting functions in compliance with FASB (Financial Accounting Standard Board)
• Reconcile bank account statements for designated accounts
• Maintain financial records of program income activities (art, horticulture, etc.)
• Prepare and report program grant and contract activity including timely filing with relevant funders.
• Monitor and report all sales and use tax information timely to relevant tax authorities (reimbursement & payable)
• Assist with the annual year-end accounting audit process and manage designated financial area of focus during audit
• Responsible for monitoring, managing, problem solving and improving performance within the accounting process
• Develop policies and procedures for financial accountability for areas of responsibility

Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all LIFESPAN safety standards and regulations.

Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Qualifications: What you need:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pass criminal record, drug screen and healthcare registry check
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting and Finance
• 0 - 3 Years of experience in business or finance
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)

LIFESPAN Services’ is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN Services’ is an equal opportunity employer.