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Staff Accountant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Responsible directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  Applies standard bookkeeping/accounting principles to the keeping of fiscal records and preparation of reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll:  

  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of the MOWMAMA personnel manual and all aspects of the MOWMAMA payroll system

  • Completes all payroll activities; i.e. data entry, review timesheets, travel vouchers, leave records, etc. and initiates electronic funds transfer and distributes payroll stubs

  • Prepares and submits bi-weekly Federal tax payments and monthly Alabama withholding payments.

  • Prepares and submits bi-weekly 401k deductions & match

  • Maintains records for employee deductions

  • Files employee time and travel sheets and other accounting documents

  • Maintains familiarity with Blue Cross health insurance, AFLAC, Colonial Life, government payroll deduction forms, Workman’s Compensation, and 401k plan

  • Completes and maintains records for employee benefits, to include, but not limited to, all types of leave, health insurance, and retirement benefits

Accounts Payable: 

  • Prepares and enters accounts payable vouchers

  • Responsible for reconciliation of statements from vendors

  • Prepares checks for payment of accounts payable vouchers, coordinates signatures and is responsible for mailing or distribution of payments and filing of paid invoices

Cash Receipts: 

  • Assists with recording cash receipts

  • Recounts all deposits, prepares deposit and delivers deposits to MOWMAMA banking institution

  • Prepares monthly bank reconciliation

Other:  Prepares statistical and financial reports and correspondence as required

  • Represents accounting department at meetings in the absence of the CFO if requested.

  • In the absence of the CFO, provides basic financial information and assistance to the MOWMAMA staff

  • Performs related work as necessary and directed by the CFO or CEO

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles 

  • Ability to consistently and accurately input computer data

  • Ability to operate word processing, data base management, accounting and spreadsheet computer software

  • Ability to consistently make accurate arithmetical computations and tabulations with reasonable speed

  • Ability to consistently complete accurate reports and financial statements

  • Working knowledge of office practices and procedures     

  • Proficiency in the independent use of standard office equipment         

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, clients and the general public

  • Ability to independently read, understand and follow oral and written instructionS

  • Ability to hear and understand employees, volunteers, and clients without assistance

  • Ability to lift and carry, without assistance, boxes/items of at least 30 pounds         

QUALIFICATIONS:

  •  Diploma from an accredited senior high school (required)

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (desired) with a major in business administration or accounting (desired)

  • Practical, working experience in bookkeeping and the use of accounting principles and practices (desired)

  • Practical, working experience using computer word processing, data management, and spreadsheet computer software (required)

  • Flexible work schedule to complete scheduled and unscheduled budget and accounting requirements (required)

  • Possession of a valid Alabama driver's license and the availability of an insured automobile for daily use in work related duties (required)

POSITION CATEGORY:  Non-exempt

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION:  Regular part-time

WORK SCHEDULE CATEGORY:  Average of 24 hours per week 

UPDATE:  January 2025