AO-Accountant II

Provides support to the Senior Accountant(s), and Controller in all accounting operations, financial reporting, and cash management systems.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Conduct reconciliations, audits, and analysis and create, input, post and maintain journal entries.


• Review and process the full cycle of A/P. Reconcile A/P subsidiary ledger. Maintain historical records for A/P. Update related A/P resources and access.


• Process balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis.


• Support budget process, and accounting close, and EFT processing.


• Prepare tax, grant, and other documents, schedules, and reports.


• Assist with month-end and other report processing.


• May be asked to perform light administrative support such as: photocopying, filing, scanning, responding to vendor/ staff inquires regarding payment status.


• Provide back-up and training to others.


• Follow and enforce safety standards and other policies and procedures.


• Indicate and create relevant financial reports and analysis. Maintain FOM binders, payments, coding and schedule.

Minimum Qualifications: The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size and/or geographic location. 

Education & Certification: 4-year college degree with an accounting emphasis required. 

Experience & Background: 3+ years of experience in general accounting functions (A/R, A/P, G/L, C/R, accounting reconciliations and analysis) 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to think strategically, synthesize, business/financial data & develop innovative solutions. 


• Excellent planning, organizing, and analytical skills. 


• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies. 


• Strong oral and written communication skills. 


• Ability to interact efficiently at all levels and across diverse cultures. 


• Work independently and as part of the team. 


• Ability to be an effective member of and lead project teams. 


• Ability to initiate facilitate progressive change. 


• Ability to use Microsoft Excel & Word required.