Staff Accountant - Bloomington Location
Staff Accountant - Bloomington Location
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant
STARTING WAGE:$29.00
REQUISITION#
REPORTS TO: CFO
HIRED OVERVIEW
At Hired we believe every person is one good job away from a stable and promising future. We specialize in supporting individuals whose opportunities have been shaped by historic and systemic inequities. We strive to provide coaching and skillbuilding opportunities at every step of their journey while helping individuals stabilize by meeting their basic needs and navigating systems of support. Through the culmination of these efforts we believe will ultimately enable them to provide for their families advance in their career and pursue their purpose.
We look for these skills in a talented individual to join our team and strive to cultivate an environment that harnesses the collective power of these values and experiences each team member brings in pursuit of Hireds mission and values. Hires mission is to nurture purpose and advance economic opportunity for all through individualized employment and career services. Our values include:
- Putting People First
- Going the Extra Mile
- Advancing Equity
- Working Together
In addition to competitive salaries Hired offers work/life balance supported by a hybrid schedule and a generouspaid time off program that includes 3 weeks vacation 2 weeks personal & health 3 floating holidays and 12 observed holidays. Our group health benefit includes free virtual or inhome visits and more than 500 free medical prescriptions for enrolled employees and their household members. Other offerings are dental Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid short and longterm disability employer paid life insurance; 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer contributions; voluntary vision and legal insurance.
Hired is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age race color religion marital status familial status gender identity national origin sexual orientation disability or veteran status. Hired is an LGBTQIA2S friendly employer.
POSITION DESCRIPTION/PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The Staff Accountant is responsible for billing government grants; participating in the month end close process payables prepaid card inventory management and other tasks assigned. This position requires a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls. The Staff Accountant position must be able to manage several projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Grant Billing and Analysis
- Adhere to funding deadlines to submit costreimbursement invoices
- Adept at working in the Excel invoicing workbooks
- Assist in special projects as assigned
General Ledger Payables and Month End Close
- Prepare journal entries
- Record inventory distributions into the accounting solution
- Reconcile inventory balances against the general ledger
- Additional tasks as assigned
Year End Closeout and Financial Audit
- Maintain subledgers to confirm year end GL account balances
- Assist with providing documentation to the outside CPA firm
- Additional tasks as assigned
Other Expectations
- Understand and support Hired mission.
- Adhere to Hired standard of conduct and policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.
- Maintain a strong work ethic that ensures honesty conscientiousness and dependability.
- Assist mentor and cooperate with others to encourage professional development.
- Adapt and adjust to work environment of change uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Participate in Hired internal and external activities and groups in addition to essential job functions.
- Carry out all job responsibilities in the spirit of equity and inclusion.
- Attend culturally competency/sensitivity trainings and events.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree in Accounting; required
- 13 years of experience in accounting or finance
- Experience with financial reporting general ledger management journal entries and monthend/quarterend closing procedures
- Knowledge of account reconciliation accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Understanding of internal controls and financial processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Outlook PowerPoint and Word
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel including advanced functions such as pivot tables VLOOKUPs and formulas
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively with others and provide consistent proactive service to staff and partners
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or errors in financial data
Physical Requirements
Able to remain sedentary for extended periods perform computer and data entry functions.
Work Environment
This position is eligible for hybrid schedule working from home and Hired location. Requires the use of general office equipment.
Pay Grade
5
FLSA Status
NonExempt
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
