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Job Location:
Jefferson, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 3345 - 6566
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
At JPHSA we are committed to providing quality behavioral health developmental disabilities and primary care services and supports. Make a difference in the community and join our team today.The Accountant (Contracts Accountant) is responsible for the management of daily operation of accounting activities of the contracts section of the JPHSA Finance Operations Division under the direction of the Contracts/Grants Reviewer Supervisor. The incumbent applies General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures to ensure appropriate fiscal management of contract processing and monitoring and accuracy of contract payments and documentation of cash receipts. The Accountant maintains up-to date excel spreadsheets and provides accurate information specific to the accounting functions performed. He/she uses policies and procedures to maintain a GAAP-compliant system of internal controls.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in accounting auditing financial operations payroll or banking; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelors degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration management economics or statistics; OR
An advanced degree in accounting finance business administration management economics quantitative methods or statistics; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As an Accountant 1 - 2 you will- Receive contract documents from Contract/Grants Reviewers and Contract/Grants Reviewer Supervisor.
- Verifies all necessary documentationis submitted with the contract including backgroundchecksW-9scopies of licenses accordance with the JPHSA Procurement Plan. Performs an audit function ensuring compliance of contracts in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and JPHSA policiesandprocedures.
- Resolves contract issues by working with Division/Department Directors the Contract/Grants Reviewer and Contract/Grants Reviewer Supervisor.
- Provides procedural assistance and consultation for preparation of contracts to staff outside Finance Operations.
- Prepares Funding Verification forms for contracts.
- Tracks the contract approval process and verifies all required JPHSA/JeffCare approvals are received.
- Creates Purchase Authorizations for contracts in Microsoft DynamicsGPas needed.
- Enters new contracts into Project Accounting module of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Monitors contract budgets by reviewing invoices for payment and ensuring all costs claimed areallowableand verifying all documentation is attached and mathematical calculations are correct. Ensures contracts payments are issued in accordance with the contract terms.
- Processes contract invoices for payment according to contract payment terms. Records contract payment to budget control spreadsheets via Microsoft Excel.
- Processes Flexible Family Fund payments monthly (by the 30th) obtainsverificationand approval from the relevant Division Directors uploads invoice data files into Microsoft Dynamics GP and loads funding to individual debit cards.
- Ensures Contractor direct deposit bank account information is accurately captured and entered into Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group and can be filled as an Accountant 1 or 2.
Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact:
Enjoli Lewis
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
3616 S. I-10 Service Road West Metairie LA 70001
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
