Staff Accountant

Community Name:UCH Central OfficeThe Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining the business financials, and other miscellaneous financial responsibilities of United Church Homes (UCH).Essential Functions Statement(s)Staff Accountant - Level IReconcile and maintain various financial statements, including balance sheet and income statementHelp provide support for offline ledgers and reconcile ledger informationReconcile fixed assets, maintain supporting ledgersAssist in the budgeting process, working with operations and management teamAssist in preparation, coordination, and completion of financial statements and schedules for year-end auditAssist community leaders in understanding accounting process and code invoices when necessaryAssist in census tracking, reporting and reviewMaintain banking accountability and reconciliations, reviews check registersCommunicate work status and issues with seniors, managers and directors on a timely basisOther duties as assigned or directedStaff Accountant - Level IIAnalyze and present various financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, accounts receivable, statement of cash flows and census dataTeach and support front line staff regarding reconciliation and maintenance of general ledger informationReconcile fixed assets, maintain supporting ledgersAssist in the budgeting process, working with operations and management teamPrepare, coordinate, and complete financial statements and schedules for year-end audit, including working with auditors, operations and other front-line staff for year-end compliance tracking and completionTeach community leaders how to understand and interpret financial statements, accounting processes and code invoicesAnalyze financial reports, census changes, and review and explain/teach front-line staff operating results and effects of changeMaintain banking accountability and reconciliations, review check registers, work with banks and monitor changesTrain and communicate work status and issuesOther duties as assigned or directedCompetency Statement(s)Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Skills & AbilitiesEducation: Bachelor's Degree - Field of Study: Accounting or equivalent work experienceExperience: Three (3) years of experience preferred - (experience is required for Level II)Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently operate a computer, the Internet and basic office equipmentOther Requirements: Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state, federal requirements and certifications as needed; Must have expert Excel skills; Must have strong computer, software and Internet skills; Must have strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills; Must have strong interpersonal skills; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee HandbookWe're a