Accounting Assistant

Comprehend Inc.; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehend Inc. seeks an accounting professional to manage the general ledger, oversee contracts and grants, and ensure GAAP compliance for state and federal programs.

You will prepare monthly journal entries, analyze accounts, and coordinate with departments to report financial information. The role requires an associate degree in accounting (bachelor’s preferred), strong analytical abilities, and experience with QuickBooks and Excel.

Qualifications

• Background checks and drug screen required.
• Minimum associate degree in accounting or related field; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 1 year accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the general ledger.
• Oversee contracts and grants GAAP treatment for state and federal programs.
• Compile and post monthly journal entries for month-end close.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Role and ResponsibilitiesManages and monitors organizations’ general ledger.Oversees all contracts and grants through the Agency, including the GAAP treatment of those contracts and grants both state and federal.Compiles and posts all monthly journal entries to facilitate the month-end close.Review and prepare monthly financial statements.Conducts account analysis and reconciles balance sheet accounts at month-end.Deliver and report out financial information to other departments.Maintain weekly cash flow report.Serves as backup to AP/Payroll SpecialistAssist with the submission of monthly billing invoices and collecting supporting data.Assists in the collection and the preparation of audit data, budgeting, and related data entry into the accounting software.Assist the CFO in preparing, reviewing, and distributing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports for grants.Other general accounting duties as assigned.Qualifications and Education RequirementsMust be able to successfully pass background checks and drug screen.Minimum associate degree in accounting or a related field, bachelor’s preferred.Minimum one year of accounting related experience preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Working knowledge of QuickBooks and ExcelStrong analytical skills are needed to post figures to ledgers and documents, reconcile balance amounts, and resolve miscalculations.