Senior Accountant
Adams and Associates

Ensures that payroll systems, processes and deliverables are established and executed accurately, timely and in accordance with Company procedures. Analyzes systems and data and uses proper judgment and discretion to resolve issues and problems. Provides backup and assistance to Finance Manager to ensure that effective finance services are delivered to staff and students and financial reports are generated in compliance with GAAP and Company policies and procedures. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Manages and supervises finance staff. Serves as Acting Finance Manager in Finance Managers absence.

Bachelors degree from an accredited school in Accounting or related field. Minimum of two years experience in business and accounting required. Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Suite of applications is required. Must pass Company finance test.

Qualifications

o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
o Prepares payroll taxes, garnishments, insurance, reports, and related reconciliations and activities. Files all payroll related reports timely. Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure accuracy of payroll, deductions, and reporting.
o Prioritizes to ensure that all tasks and deliverables are completed timely.
o Analyzes systems and data to resolve issues and problems.
o Edits the work of subordinate staff within the Finance Department.
o Provides training to staff within the Finance Department.
o Plays vital role in determining allowable versus disallowable expenses.
o Reconciles the Accounts Payable (not Payroll) bank account, general ledger accounts and prepares associated journal entries.
o Prepares all financial reports for submission to upper management, DOL Regional Office and corporate headquarters.
o Completes Bi-weekly audit for records scanning of students files in CIS.
o Provides managerial oversight of the SGA Student Store.
o Conducts routine audits for Property weekly scanning of sensitive items.
o Records, audits, or reports financial transactions and controls the Student Welfare Fund, including the Student Store when applicable.
o Frequently performs all tasks and duties assigned to the Finance department, including audits of cash and meal ticket funds, to support the department and to substitute for Finance Manager in his/her absence.
o Maintains financial and cost data (including cash accounts, general ledger, cost ledger, A/R, etc. ) in organized, efficient and logical systems.
o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
o Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
o Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.
o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
o Other duties as assigned.

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.