Bookkeeper

POSITION TITLE:         Bookkeeper

CLASSIFICATION:        Exempt

REPORTS TO:              Accountant / Director

SUPERVISES:               NA

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for daily accounting activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts and maintaining prepaid accounts. Contribute to the Finance Department achieving all required accounting and government standards and company’s objectives and mission.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts
• Maintain Prepaid Accounts
• Carry out daily accounting activities
• Assisting with preparation of monthly vouchers
• Assist with the preparation of reports and required financial data for government and private grants and awards
• Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing
• Meet all accounting government standards and requirements
• Various accounting support tasks or projects as required
• Participate in audit preparations
• Assist with general ledger transactions and fixed asset accounts and registers
• Involvement in continuous improvement and system enhancement projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Associate’s Degree in Accounting, or commensurate experience/education
• Proficient in using technology as a professional tool

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Timely and accurate accounting and processing support
• Experience with Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Superior attention to detail and integrity
• Experience and interest in data entry, data analysis and data organization

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs, and walk up and down stairs
• Must possess valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance
• Must pass applicable background tests

Annual Salary – $31,200 to $37,440              Work Schedule – Full Time; Regular Business Hours

HOW is an Affirmative Action, equal-opportunity employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees shall perform other duties as appropriate. HOW reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.