Accountant II

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC); Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) is seeking an accounting professional to perform general accounting duties under supervision in the Finance Office.

The role spans across accounts payable, budgeting, payroll, project accounting and treasury support to help the agency fulfill its vision, 'For Those We Serve.' Responsibilities include preparing and analyzing financial records, developing budgets, generating journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with progressive increases to responsibilities required.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices (with preference in grant reporting and related governmental regulations) and procedures.
• Meets established expectations and takes responsibility for achieving results.
• Collaborates with others by gathering multiple views and being open to diverse perspectives, focusing on Fresno EOC's overall success first.
• Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.
• Maintain a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles.
• Pass a criminal background investigation and credit history check. Maintain criminal clearance and acceptable credit history.

Responsibilities

• Serve in accounting areas including Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Insurance, Payroll, Budgeting, Program Accounting, Quality Assurance, Retirement Plans, and/or Treasury.
• Prepares and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs that are routinely reviewed with program staff.
• Conducts high level functions in Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with lookup functions, macros, and pivot reports.
• Performs cost allocations across several projects, including supporting documentation of methodology.
• Assists with the monthly closeout and annual budget process as it pertains to allocations.
• Assists employees, vendors, and/or funding agencies in resolving their inquiries.
• Provides project support (testing, documentation, etc.) as needed.
• Regularly updates supervisor on current projects, tasks and duties.
• Compares invoices, purchase orders, and other supporting documents for consistency.
• Completes and submits reports for assigned duties to appropriate parties by stated deadlines, including sufficient time for supervisory review.
• Develops and maintains Excel worksheets for tracking of data and potential import into software systems timely, accurately and efficiently.
• Generates journal entries including appropriate supporting documentation.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepares audit schedules and special reports, as assigned.
• Prepares cost allocations including supporting documentation of methodology.
• Reviews and follows-up on outstanding checks.
• Reviews employee time records for accuracy and appropriateness and address any irregularities.
• Reviews data and accurately compile it into financial reports for billing purposes.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, and reviewing profit and loss statements and other reports.
• Reviews transactions to ensure compliance with control procedures and report potential areas of improvement.
• Works with Financial Manager and Business Analyst to test calculations are working correctly and as specified.
• Assists supervisors in developing and conducting presentations.
• Analyzes the various general ledger activity after allocations to ensure that they align correctly for all downstream processes.
• Traces general ledger activity to supporting documentation and investigate irregularities.
• Travels for agency business using reliable transportation.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Team collaboration

Non-traditional hours flexibility

Microsoft Office

10-Key by touch

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

10-Key by touch

Accounting software

Job description

Summary

Responsible for performing general accounting duties under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director, Manager and/or Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Summary

Responsible for performing general accounting duties under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director, Manager and/or Supervisor.

Assist in the fulfillment of the agency's vision, "For Those We Serve," by empowering individuals to thrive as healthy, self-sufficient and contributing members of our communities.

Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• This position is assigned to serve in one or more accounting areas within the Finance Office, including but not limited to: Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Insurance, Payroll, Program Accounting (includes budgeting, monitoring, and reporting), Quality Assurance, Retirement Plans, and/or Treasury.
• Prepares and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs that are routinely reviewed with program staff.
• Conducts high level functions in Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with lookup functions, macros, and pivot reports.
• Performs cost allocations across several projects, including supporting documentation of methodology.
• Assists with the monthly closeout and annual budget process as it pertains to allocations.
• Assists employees, vendors, and/or funding agencies in resolving their inquiries.
• Provides project support (testing, documentation, etc.) as needed.
• Regularly updates supervisor on current projects, tasks and duties.
• Compares invoices, purchase orders, and other supporting documents for consistency.
• Completes and submits reports for assigned duties to appropriate parties by stated deadlines, including sufficient time for supervisory review.
• Develops and maintains Excel worksheets for tracking of data and potential import into software systems timely, accurately and efficiently.
• Generates journal entries including appropriate supporting documentation.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepares audit schedules and special reports, as assigned.
• Prepares cost allocations including supporting documentation of methodology.
• Reviews and follows-up on outstanding checks.
• Reviews employee time records for accuracy and appropriateness and address any irregularities.
• Reviews data and accurately compile it into financial reports for billing purposes.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, and reviewing profit and loss statements and other reports.
• Reviews transactions to ensure compliance with control procedures and report potential areas of improvement.
• Works with Financial Manager and Business Analyst to test calculations are working correctly and as specified.
• Assists supervisors in developing and conducting presentations.
• Analyzes the various general ledger activity after allocations to ensure that they align correctly for all downstream processes.
• Traces general ledger activity to supporting documentation and investigate irregularities.
• Travels for agency business using reliable transportation.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with progressive increases to responsibilities required.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices (with preference in grant reporting and related governmental regulations) and procedures.
• Meets established expectations and takes responsibility for achieving results.
• Collaborates with others by gathering multiple views and being open to diverse perspectives, focusing on a shared purpose that puts Fresno EOC's overall success first.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems/applications, 10 Key by touch, and data entry experience in accounting environment.
• Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to meet established deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.
• Maintain a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles.
• Pass a criminal background investigation and credit history check. Maintain criminal clearance and acceptable credit history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.

REV. 07/09/21