Staff Accountant

Association of Village Council Presidents; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Bethel seeks a Staff Accountant I to oversee accurate financial record management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and at least four years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include handling accounts payable and receivable, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This full-time position offers a challenging environment with opportunities to improve financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting or Business related fields required.
• Four (4) years’ experience as a staff accountant.
• Experience in progressively responsible accounting roles.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain all financial records accurately.
• Work on accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.
• Monitor internal controls and compliance.
• Assist with audits and produce necessary reports.
• Provide updates on project progress to the Comptroller.

Skills

Financial record management

Budgeting and accounting systems

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant I

REPORTS TO: Comptroller JOB GRADE: 6 DEPARTMENT: Accounting

POSITION STATUS: Full-time, Exempt APPROVED: November 2022

Summary Job Goal: Accurately process and maintain all financial records of AVCP. Utilizing established policies and procedures and assist in the overall financial management of AVCP.

Performance Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for working with account code structures, budgets, purchasing, encumbrances, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Responsible for working with reconciliation of accounts, the General Ledger, and balance sheet.
• Monitor the compliance and implementation of internal controls and other accounting systems.
• Assist Finance with audits; reviews and reports as needed.
• Create and/or execute work plans as needs are identified.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion of assigned initiatives or projects.
• Work with staff to develop and sustain project success.
• Provide routine updates on the progress of the projects to the Comptroller.
• Complete assigned specific initiatives or projects on time.
• Provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of departmental information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform 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.

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting or Business related fields required. Four (4) years’ experience performing at the level of staff accountant and successfully performing the duties required as well as four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or business related fields.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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