Senior Accounting Coordinator

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

This position performs a broad range of accounting functions which may include some or all of the following: posts, checks and proofs entries to general ledger and accounts; verifies, sorts, posts and checks claims, bills, invoices, and vouchers; verify and process accounts payable; reconcile bank accounts, posts information and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payments and compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports, etc.; cash application responsibilities; cash collection activities; contacting other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems. Applies advanced skills to the position or assigned area. Non-standard inquiries or issues are generally resolved by this level.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Posts, checks and proofs entries to general ledger and accounts. Reconciles accounts and checks for accuracy.
• Verifies, sorts, posts and checks claims, bills, invoices, and vouchers. May verify and process accounts payable.
• Reconciles bank accounts, posts information and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payments and compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports, etc.
• Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.
• Monitoring and quality control of financial adjustments. This is to ensure any adjustments to accounts are being processed timely and accurately.
• Daily preparation of bank lockboxes and deposits. This includes research and scanning of checks to the bank, reconciliation of deposits to the internal billing system.
• Compile and submit past due accounts for collection. This includes research of outstanding balances, communication with collection agency and reconciling collected funds.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.
• May provide subject-matter direction to lower-level administrators..
• May assist in orienting and training lower-level employees

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High school diploma/GED
• 5-10 years of related, progressive experience in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with PC based spreadsheet and data processing applications

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Experience with bookkeeping, collections and cash posting
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Excel

SKILLS

• Possesses and applies advanced skills to the assigned area. Adapts procedures, processes to meet the more complex requirements of the position.
• Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Assignments are broad in nature. Adapts procedures, techniques and tools to accomplish more complex tasks.
• Serves as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues.
• Works under moderate supervision but often completes day-to-day routine tasks independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Accounting procedures
• Knowledge of a variety of accounting classifications such as asset, liability, and revenue

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

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