SUMMARY
Provides daily weekly monthly and annual task completion related to various grant bill processing accounts payable processing and proper recording of grant related activity with due best-practice consideration. Helps to establish and maintain proper internal controls and works directly with the Lead Staff Accountant to maintain accurate and timely billing records.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works collaboratively with the Lead Staff Accountant and other relevant staff to carry out daily monthly and annual tasks of billing accounting and related support systems and effectively communicate matters of significance and business impact to the CFO/Lead Staff Accountant immediately when identified.
Communicates regularly professionally and timely with CTL personnel and volunteers about assigned billing accounting or operations responsibilities.
Work collaboratively with Billing Specialist and Account Administer to review federal/municipal documentation for grant billing/reimbursements .
Help prepare and review grant billing accounts receivable review expense/payment processes and documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
Help maintain Vendor files related to grant reimbursements.
Enter AP bills and reconcile related payment according to Grant Billing needs.
Complete regular monthly journal entries and monthly reconciliations on all assigned balance sheets and income statement account as assigned.
Ensures all records are organized in a manner to comply with document retention policies and procedures and other governmental entities compliance requirements including but not limited to permanent agency documents and grant management files.
Helps establish and maintain proper accounting policies procedures and internal controls.
Complete month-end and year-end closing processes as they pertain to Accounting Department and complete audit schedules as assigned.
Maintain awareness of trends and best practices and is proactive in continually acquiring knowledge in fields related to non-profit accounting.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school Diploma or GED required with 2 years of experience in Accounting
- Sage Intacct system knowledge is a plus
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES
Manage multiple demanding tasks simultaneously. Prioritize and coordinate projects effectively to meet agency needs and deadlines.
Demonstrate clear and effective oral and written communication. Demonstrate strong creative strategic and analytical thinking skills.
Knowledge of Windows operating system and Office products. Ability to learn and use any other software programs needed in the operations of CTL programs.
Center for Transforming Lives partners with single mothers and their children so they can thrive. Founded in 1907 Center for Transforming Lives is one of Tarrant Countys biggest family safety nets working to disrupt cycles of poverty and homelessness among the most vulnerable in our community. The non-profit meets the needs of 3000 women and children annually through a comprehensive and evidence-based two-generation and trauma-informed model. Thanks to housing support early childhood education economic mobility services and counseling services that work across generations parents and children establish security and well-being as a family. Led by CEO Carol Klocek since 2009 the $20 million non-profit opened its new Riverside Campus headquarters in May.
Center for Transforming Lives is the only homeless services provider in Tarrant County and one of seven early childhood education centers to achieve National Accreditation recognized for the highest standards of care in the nation.