Join DISMAS and work as an accounting associate for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective, community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, an indoor work environment, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.
Summary: The Accounting Associate processes monthly billings to federal and state agencies. This position works closely with Center staff, Regional Vice Presidents, and Federal agency personnel to complete billings. In addition, the associate Assists in processing accounts payable invoices, ensures timely vendor payments, and provides general administrative support for the Finance Department and other Corporate Office functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Assists with federal and state billings. Updates contract pricing in multiple locations. Accounts Receivable aging review. Reconciles all bank accounts. Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts. Payroll reconciliations. Small business reporting. Corporate deposits. Post journal entries in the accounting database as needed. Back-up for Accounts Payable. Back-up for Receptionist. Performs other finance department support duties assigned by the supervisor. Skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of accounting software is preferred. Ability to perform and understand basic math calculations, including adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying whole and decimal numbers. General office skills and working with periodic deadlines. Minimum Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: This position requires an associate (2 years) degree in accounting or a closely related field and a minimum of two years of general billing/accounts payable experience. The equivalent combination of education, skills, training, and experience may be considered. Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as detailed safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; can create/write routine reports and correspondence with minimal supervisory oversight; can speak appropriately and effectively and respond to routine questions from groups of members, co-workers, the general public, or leadership/supervisors. Math Skills : Ability to perform and understand basic math calculations, including adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying whole and decimal numbers using a calculator and/or Excel spreadsheet. Computer Skills/Office Equipment: The position requires a proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Outlook, Excel, and Word. Required Licenses and Certifications : The position requires possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license. Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to stand or walk. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading emails and written documents or data in hard copy or on computer monitors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. ESSENTIAL POSITION This position is considered an "essential position" (as defined by the United States Department of Homeland Security) and cannot be completed via telecommuting.
Work Environment : Work is performed in an office, and the noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
