Accounting Assistant

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

Job summary

Comprehend in Maysville, KY is seeking a Full Time Accountant to manage the general ledger, oversee contracts and grants for state and federal programs, and post monthly journal entries to close the books.

The role includes preparing monthly financial statements, account analyses, and collaboration with other departments. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel is required; an associate degree in accounting with 1+ year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills demonstrated in ledger postings and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors organizations' general ledger.
• Oversees contracts and grants through the Agency including GAAP treatment for state and federal programs.
• Compiles and posts all monthly journal entries to facilitate month-end close.
• Review and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Conducts account analysis and reconciles balance sheet accounts at month-end.
• Deliver and report financial information to other departments.
• Maintain weekly cash flow report.
• Serves as backup to AP/Payroll Specialist.
• Assist with submission of monthly billing invoices and data collection supporting documents.
• Assist in audit data collection, budgeting, and data entry into the accounting software.
• Assist CFO in preparing, reviewing, and distributing monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports for grants.
• Other general accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office - Maysville, KY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Accounting

Role and Responsibilities

• Manages 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 Specialist
• Assist 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 Requirements

• Must 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 Excel
• Strong analytical skills are needed to post figures to ledgers and documents, reconcile balance amounts, and resolve miscalculations.