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Job Details
Society for the Blind
Accounting / Finance
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| Job Title: |
Junior Accoutant |
| Date Posted: |
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
| Region: |
Greater Sacramento Area |
| Location: |
Sacramento |
| Job Id: |
-22895 |
| Job Rate: |
DOE |
| Contact: |
vtagle@societyfortheblind.org |
| Website: |
www.societyfortheblind.org |
| Description: |
Job Title: Junior Accountant
Classification: Non-Exempt/Part-Time
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
The Society for the Blind, located in Sacramento, California, is a 501c (3) non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision to live productively and independently by building confidence through training, tools and mentorship. To do this, the Society employs over 45 individuals who support and provide multiple services, including instruction in independent travel, computers and adaptive technology, Braille, and daily living skills such as cooking and home repair. The Society also administers a low vision clinic, a retail store, an access news telephone service, and senior, youth and career development programs. Society for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer.
General Description: The essential functions of the job are to perform a complete and systematic set of transactions in accounts payable and be responsible for general office administrative duties in the area of Finance and Human Resources. Duties include but are not limited to check preparation, maintaining files and preparing weekly deposits. Use office-automated system to input data, generate reports, conduct research projects and respond to inquiries.
Duties:
Accounts Payable Processing and Organization:
1. Process and record all invoices received at the Society.
2. Maintain monthly benefits allocation of payments to health, dental and life insurance/ADD vendor carriers.
3. Reconcile purchase orders to AP invoices; investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
4. Reconcile vendor account statements; investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
5. Submit Cash Requirement Reports for review and approval by the ED and CAO prior to each check run.
6. Disburse checks per scheduled weekly check runs of each month as well as emergency checks when needed.
7. Organize vendor checks for mailing after each check run.
8. Establish and develop good working relationship with all Society vendors; negotiate on discounts/credits, shipping charges and payment terms suitable to the Society needs.
9. Enforce compliance to Society policies and procedures, including adherence to requirements as to deadline, proper documentation and approval when processing requests for payments/reimbursements.
10. Provide and maintain information on credit applications and resale card/certificate for new vendor accounts.
11. Maintain ample check supply.
12. Provide necessary assistance to Society staff members on Accounts Payable related matters.
13. Maintain good and current vendor filing.
14. Maintain Accounts Payable Manual; submit to CAO for periodic reviews.
15. Perform annual tax filing of 1096 and 1099 forms with the IRS.
16. Process quarterly sales tax returns for filing with the State of CA Board of Equalization.
17. Request and maintain vendors’ taxpayer certification.
Deposits Preparation:
1. Obtain all daily incoming checks for deposit from the Receptionist/Assistant, including any credit card donations.
2. Create a log of checks with proper description of the receipted funds and their class code. Provide necessary copies to Fund Development, Programs, LVC and Store of their related receipts.
3. Obtain all receipts from the daily transactions of LVC and Store.
4. Process all cash and checks for deposit to Five Star Bank.
General Office Duties:
1. Maintain accounting/corporate files.
2. Perform copying, faxing or mailing documents as needed.
3. Assist in organizing documents for audit, meeting or special projects purposes.
4. Manage parking rental.
Others:
1. Attend all staff and department meetings.
2. Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.
3. Obtain training to enhance job requirements.
4. Stay current in areas of responsibility
5. Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of principles of accounting.
2. Knowledge of English grammar and usage.
3. Knowledge of Computer keyboard, computer basics especially Excel and Word and accounting software particularly Quickbooks.
4. Ability to do non-routine work within general guidelines and procedures.
5. Ability to be flexible about duties and demands while retaining pleasant demeanor.
6. High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
7. Prefer college course work.
For consideration, please submit your resume along with a cover letter to:
SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
2750 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
Attn: Violeta Tagle
Fax: 916-452-2622
Email: vtagle@societyfortheblind.org
Application deadline: Until the position is filled.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
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