Staff Accountant

*STAFF ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION* *DEFINITION* Under the direction of the Controller, the Staff Accountant performs, plans, organizes, coordinates, and supports RCDTC accounting and financial program activities; functional areas of responsibility include general accounting requirements; performs daily tasks and more complex accounting duties; performs additional duties as assigned.
*Examples of Duties:* * Accepts responsibility for performing all assigned duties, daily work and more complex functions and operations related to the RCDTC's finance and accounting programs, including financial transactions and reporting.
* Performs a variety of financial reporting tasks; accounts payable and receivable, payroll, fringe benefits accounting, adjusting journal entries, prepares month-end reports for the general ledger; prepares grant project reports; job costing; reconciles a number of District accounts and funds; creates and maintains spreadsheets; maintains and analyzes accounts for year-end closing and financial statements.
* Assists in the preparation of the RCDTC's monthly Board financial reports, assists in preparing grant reporting for Project Managers and other staff.
* Assists in the preparation of the RCDTC's annual budget and interim updates, including compiling, tabulating, analyzing, and reviewing financial data, recording overhead allocations; maintain documents within the RCDTC's financial management system and review for accuracy; works with Project Managers on their grant budget related needs.
* Performs financial processes within the RCDTC's financial management system, such as data entry, general ledger, financial reports, cash management, bank reconciliation, fixed assets and month and year-end closings.
* Assist with preparing and adjusting entries and postings for general ledger, job costing allocation, accruals, overhead, and related transactions.
* Assists with maintaining and acting upon a variety of financial and accounting documents such as fixed asset listings, credit card accounts, bank reconciliations, taxes, earned interest, and related documents.
* Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, District management and staff, and the public.
* Performs additional duties as required.
*Qualifications: Education and Experience:* _Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
One example of a typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:_ Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, or a related field and two (2) years of professional experience supporting finance and accounting programs.
Experience in a governmental agency or non-profit setting is preferable.
Strong computer skills required: Mandatory – Employment level competency in Excel.
Significant competency level with the rest of the Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, and internet research skills.
Preferred – some familiarity with MS Publisher, Power Point, Adobe, other office applications.
*Licenses and Certifications*: * Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C driver's license.
Possess and maintain a driving record acceptable for coverage under RCDTC’s insurance.
Possess personal auto liability insurance in the event driving a personal car is necessary for a job function.
*Knowledge of:* * Modern principles, practices, and techniques of accounting.
* Methods and techniques of reconciling multiple complex accounting transactions.
* Methods and techniques of researching and analyzing a variety of fiscal transactions.
* Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
* Principles and practices of financial report development.
* Internal controls and cash handling techniques.
* Methods and techniques of developing and maintaining complex filing records.
* Occupational hazards and standard office safety practices.
* Principles and practices of customer service (light).
* Methods and techniques of report preparation and business correspondence.
* Professional English grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
* Modern office procedures including the use of computers and software applications relevant to the work performed.
* Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations governing public sector payroll, finance, and accounting operations.
*Ability to:* * Work cooperatively with a large staff of highly collaborative, collegial coworkers in an open, busy, interactive office setting * Gather, evaluate, and analyze complex data.
* Analyze a complex issue, then develop and implement an appropriate response.
* Use initiative and sound judgment and make well considered, sound decisions within established guidelines.
* Assist with performing the RCDTC’s accounting and financial operations.
* Enter, balance, and reconcile a variety of financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Interpret and apply laws, codes, regulations as they relate to payroll, governmental accounting, and finance operations.
* Assist in preparing and monitoring the RCDTC’s budget.
* Perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
* Operate modern office equipment including computers and specialized software applications relevant to work performed.
Uses the RCDTC's information technology resources to improve work product, services, and staff productivity.
* Perform accurate and legible financial and statistical work.
* Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
* Develop the proper attitudes toward safety and health in self and coworkers and ensure that any operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel, individuals, constituents, and groups.
* Follow written and oral directions.
* Communicate at a professional level verbally and in writing.
* Actively build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
*The successful applicant will also have:* * Ability to multi-task, think and act "on the fly" as circumstances around here change with little notice, and adapt quickly and easily to a variety of ever-changing work duties.
We prize our flexibility as one of our greatest benefits here at the RCDTC, and a self-motivated, gregarious, willing, problem-solver type will fit in seamlessly on our highly effective team.
* Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people with diverse interests.
* Demonstrated ability to be an initiative-taker and work independently * HIGH level of organization.
Micro level attention to details, precision and order are essential for success in this position * Creativity, a sense of humor, "can do" spirit, collegiality, willingness to be an integral part of our highly competent team.
*Environmental Elements* RCDTC employees work in a busy, open office environment with moderate noise levels and frequent interaction.
The office is climate controlled with florescent lighting over work spaces.
Employees may occasionally interact with upset staff, public representatives or private individuals while interpreting and enforcing RCDTC policies and procedures.
*Physical Demands* Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and moving between work areas is required.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations *WAGES AND BENEFITS* * Starting hourly wage range $23.
95-$27.
95 DOE * 13 days of vacation for the first three years with the RCDTC (4 hours accrued per full time pay period, usable immediately as accrued); 20 days per year after three years.
* 10 holidays per year * 80 hours of sick leave per year (3.
08 hours accrued per pay period) * Cell Phone/Technology stipend $50 per month * Health/vision/dental/life/long term disability/AD&D insurance contribution of $1000 per month for employee; $1250 towards coverage for employee + one spouse or dependent, $1500 contribution towards coverage of employee + family.
* 8% matching contribution towards 457(b) plan contributions (after 6 months employment) * Training and continuing education opportunities Position is full-time hourly (non-exempt).
Ordinary schedule is normal business hours M-F with a certain level of flexibility.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, dependent on project timelines and requirements.
Some travel (mostly within the County but occasionally further for trainings, etc.
) may be required, with very occasional overnights.
Travel will be in a District vehicle or, if the occasional use of a personal car is required, mileage is reimbursed at current IRS rates.
Occasionally, a light amount of in-field work could be a part of the job and the ability to traverse varying terrain in varying weather conditions is required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.
95 - $27.
95 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 457(b) * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * Governmental accounting: 1 year (Preferred) * Accounts payable: 1 year (Preferred) * Accounts receivable: 1 year (Preferred) * Payroll: 1 year (Preferred) * Cost accounting: 1 year (Preferred) * Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred) * QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred) * Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person