Accounting Associate

St. Joseph's Indian School; Chamberlain (SD); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

St. Joseph's Indian School is seeking an Accounting Associate to support the accounting and finance team with a variety of financial tasks, including reconciliations, reporting, and compliance with policies and standards.

This non-exempt role reports to the Director of Finance and requires accuracy, organization, and confidentiality. The position involves preparing monthly financial statements, assisting with close processes, maintaining documentation, and supporting risk management and

Qualificações

• Associate's degree required
• 1-3 years accounting/finance experience preferred
• Accrual-based accounting experience preferred
• Windows-based accounting software proficiency (Excel/Word)
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsabilidades

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with monthly/ quarterly/ annual closes
• Maintain supporting documentation for transactions
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
• Cross-train to provide departmental back-up duties
• Assist with contract management
• Monitor and maintain property, liability, and other insurance programs (excluding employee benefits)
• Track fixed assets for subsidiaries and support internal controls
• Support organizational risk management and special finance projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Finance

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Formação académica

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred

Ferramentas

NetSuite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary of Position

The Accounting Associate supports the accounting and finance department by performing a variety of accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and administrative functions. This position assists with maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. This is a non-exempt position.

Accountability

Reports to Director of Finance

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide support to the accounting/finance team for SJIS and subsidiary companies, which may include, but are not limited to:
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Perform bank reconciliations
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Assist in maintaining supporting documentation for accounting transactions.
  • Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
  • Cross-train to provide departmental back-up duties
• 2. Assist with contract management.
• 3. Assist with the monitoring and maintenance of the organization’s property, liability, and other business insurance programs, excluding employee benefit plans.
• 4. Track fixed assets for subsidiaries. Assist with developing and monitoring internal controls designed to safeguard organizational assets and reduce risk exposure.
• 5. Support organizational risk management efforts.
• 6. Support special finance projects and departmental initiatives.
• 7. Perform other responsibilities as required by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

• 1. Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2. 1-3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance preferred. Accrual-based accounting experience preferred.
• 3. Computer proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite preferred), spreadsheet and word processing in a Windows environment.
• 4. Must be organized, maintain confidentiality, have the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines, and be detail-oriented.
• 5. Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands

• Uses both hands and wrists repetitively for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.

Expectations of Hours Worked

At least 40 hours/week