About the job
Secures financial operations by monitoring and approving financial processing, reporting, and auditing.Supervises staff accountants and clerical staff to assure that the department accomplishes accounting objectives by selecting, onboarding, assigning, managing, and mentoring employees.Meets accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic plans and reviews, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements.Approves ledger entries by auditing transactions.Supports annual audit by providing information and answers to auditors.Protects organization value by keeping information confidential.Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.Documents financial transactions by entering account information.Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and other reports.Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.Secures financial information by completing database backups and following internal controls.Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed action.Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and analyzing trends.Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.