Accountant I

Community Action Opportunities; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 47,840 - 63,482; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Opportunities in Asheville, NC is seeking an Accountant I for their finance department. The role involves professional accounting duties, accounts receivable, journal entries, and financial reporting. Successful candidates will have an Associate's Degree in accounting or a related field and three to five years of relevant experience.

With a salary range of $47,840 – $63,482 based on qualifications, the position supports a vital mission of fighting poverty and improving community welfare. Teamwork skills and knowledge of agency policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of professional accounting and benefits administration duties.
• Maintain and update routine hardcopy and electronic accounting data.
• Provide back-up support for payroll and accounts payable functions.

Skills

Professional accounting skills

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of agency policy and procedures

Education

Associate's Degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Accountant I

We are a high-quality non‑profit organization that fights poverty and we are looking for the right person to work as an Accountant I in our finance department. The individual in this position is responsible for a variety of professional accounting and benefits administration duties using the agency’s financial software. Key elements include accounts receivable, cash receipts, journal entries, audit preparations, and special projects. Tasks include maintaining and updating routine hardcopy and electronic accounting data, designing, generating, and analyzing a variety of financial‑related management reports and spreadsheets, and quality control reviews. Also provides back‑up support for payroll and accounts payable functions. Work requires teamwork skills, knowledge of and ability to support and implement agency policy and procedures, considerable tact, diplomacy, and judgment. Work is often accomplished in teams and occurs under the general supervision of the Finance Director.

Requirements

• Graduation from a regionally‑ or CHEA‑accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Compensation

Range: $47,840 – $63,482 DOQ

Additional Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Position open until filled.