Accountant

TITLE: Accountant
REPORTS TO: Controller
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Department in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department and the specific job responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Support MCHD Accounting department in timely and accurate processing of financial transactions using best practices, following established policies, procedures and work rules.
• Assist CFO in maintaining internal controls to insure safeguard of District’s assets.
• Analyze general ledger accounts as required for budget, variance issues and forecasting.
• Prepare financial statements and required work papers to support the financial statements; to include board reporting.
• Prepare journal entries to maintain general ledger, including but not limited to month end close entries.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations monthly including bank reconciliations.
• Provide support to the year-end audit by preparing work papers/audit schedules.
• Process transactions which may include: accounts payable/cash disbursements processing, accounts receivable/cash receipts processing and payroll processing/coordination.
• Evaluate current procedures and assist in implementing changes to improve processes.
• Coordinate with departments for budgeting and reporting.
• Prepares daily cash & forecasting report.
• Gains a thorough understanding of the financial operations of the company and its departments/customers.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Two years’ experience in accounting preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient with accounting systems software, payroll systems, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Proficient word processing and highly skilled in Excel spreadsheets required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Governmental Certifications a plus.
• Maintain current Texas Driver’s License.
• Remain insurable by the current insurance vendor of MCHD.
• Required NIMS Training as referenced in the Safety & Emergency Management Policy SEM 27-201

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMAND CATEGORY:

Light Duty: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Audio-Visual & licensing Demands:

• Vision
• Hearing

Specific Actions Required: In an eight hour day, this job may include:

• Standing/Walking - Occasional
• Sitting - 6-8 Hrs
• Driving - Occasional

Work Environment: This job may include:

• NA

Repetitive Motions: This job will include:

• Simple Grasping
• Fine Manipulation
• Pushing & Pulling
• Finger Dexterity

MANEUVERABILITY: This job will require: Occasional

• Bending
• Squatting
• Climbing
• Twisting
• Reaching