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Cape Abilities Accountant in Hyannis, Massachusetts
The Accountant directly supports the Controller & collaborates with internal & external stakeholders (inside & outside the Finance Team) to ensure financial transactions are timely & accurately recorded in the general ledger. This position supports various daily, monthly, & annual accounting processes supporting the quality & integrity of the Agency?s financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of accounting/bookkeeping & familiarity with financial systems. In addition, a successful candidate will possess well-developed attributes including proactivity, curiosity, critical thinking, deadline management & close attention to detail. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Food security program management: Interfacing with Department of Transition Assistance (DTA) to obtain & maintain SNAP benefits for supported individuals. Processing monthly SNAP benefits for supported individuals. Banking & cash management: Processing daily cash deposits. Maintaining bank & investment account signatory inventory. Maintaining & reconciling petty cash balances. Payment processing: Processes vendor payments & monitors monthly AP aging for supplies & services in a timely manner. Ensures vendor invoices are processed & posted accurately to the financial system, including correct coding & closing period. Verifies all vendor invoices are properly approved prior to processing & payment in accordance with Agency procurement policies & procedures. Corresponds with vendors regarding billing & payment matters. Updates & maintains all vendors within AP subledger. Secures necessary tax documents (W-9s, etc.) from new vendors prior to payment processing Monitors, enters & reviews accuracy of credit card purchase coding, ensuring appropriateness of corporate credit card purchases by collecting documentation & approvals. Liaises with cardholders on matters related to credit card purchases. Audit, tax & compliance: Obtains, updates, renews & maintains sales tax exemptions. Administers processes & procedures for federal vendor & supplier tax reporting (1099s). Compiles, organizes & supplies information/documentation to external auditors & regulators to support timely & quality audits & tax returns. Executes annual abandoned property filings. Performs other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES Total Quality Management: Is dedicated to providing the highest quality services which meet the needs & requirements of internal & external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment & performance management; creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient & effective work processes. Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; inspires others to be adaptable to change. Integrity & Trust: Is respectful, truthful, & transparent; keeps confidences; takes ownership & responsibility for decisions & outcomes. PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Associate or bachelor?s degree in accounting or business preferred 3-5 years bookkeeping & payment processing experience Practical knowledge of MS Office packages; & must be well acquainted with the use of computerized accounting systems; strong Excel skills preferred Outstanding organizational skills & the ability to function well in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail Ability to & desire to thrive in a team environment