Overview The Staff Accountant is responsible for monitoring accounting and fiscal activity. Duties include traditional general ledger and accounting duties and responsibilities. These duties include completion of complex analysis of financial accounting and budgeting information, maintenance of general ledger and chart of accounts, balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations, production and analysis of periodic financial statements, monitoring of all general accounting activities, fiscal compliance, preparation for and support of financial and OMB audits, conducting internal audits as assigned, completing special assignments, and attending to other accounting duties as assigned. The Staff Accountant works with other accounting personnel to ensure accurate data collection, review and verification and ensures compliance with fair accounting standardsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITLITIESDevelops, produces and analyzes balance sheet, income statement and ad hoc financial statements ensuring statements accurately present a fair representation for the periodMonitors the accounting processes throughout the assigned companies, funds and propertiesReviews and tracks program and corporate financial information ensuring an accurate representation of reality and compliance with all applicable accounting principles and standardsAnalyzes and reconciles various balance sheet and income statement account information on a regular basis. Recommends and implements action as necessary to correct irregularitiesRegularly interfaces with Fund operations and other accounting personnel in order to stay fully informed regarding financial and accounting informationResponsible for financial and agency audit preparation, compliance and supportResponsible for preparation of periodic financial reports to local, County, State and/or Federal agenciesResponsible for accurate maintenance of fixed assets and depreciation schedulesResponsible for development and implementation of routine and complex cost allocationsResponsible for periodic adjusting entries and account analysisCreates templates and spreadsheets as necessary to facilitate data collection and accurate data presentationRegularly communicates with internal and external sources regarding a variety of financial and accounting issuesParticipates in special projects as assignedResponds to questions from internal and external sources regarding financial and audit informationDisplays regular and reliable attendance. Reports to and departs from work on time, as scheduledSuccessfully functions as a team memberOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains professional currency by reading appropriate publications, attending seminars, and other training, as necessaryConsults with Fund Vice Presidents, Department Directors, fund management and external agency personnel on a regular basis in order to ensure open communicationDemonstrates initiative by identifying potential problems and recommending reasonable solutionsProactively recommends process improvements in an effort to eliminate redundancy, reduce labor costs and/or increase efficiencyCompletes all assigned duties within the time frame and according to the standards as established by the ControllerComplies with all CCF and program rules, policies and proceduresDemonstrates commitment to professional growth by attending in-service trainings and staff development programs, and seeking out supervision when neededDemonstrates adequate care and responsibility for equipment. Reports and/or repairs missing or damaged equipment and suppliesEnsures facilities upkeep and safety by maintaining neat and clean work areas, by securing work area at close of business dayFamiliar with and understands Cesar Chavez Foundation Personnel Policy manual and follows all established personnel policiesFollows administrative chain of commandReads memos, directives, meeting minutes, and revised policies and procedures as postedOther relevant duties as assignedJOB RELATED QUALIFICATION STANDARDSKNOWLEDGE OF:Procedure manuals and an ability to interpret these effectivelySKILLS:Excellent written and oral communication skillsResourcefulness, initiative and the ability to work with minimal direction and supervisionUtilizes logical problem-solving techniques both independently and in collaboration with othersABILITY TO:Work harmoniously with Financial Management team, internal and external customersCreate written documentation that is legible, clear, and conciseMaintain positive morale and unit cohesion as evidenced by maintaining a cooperative and flexible attitude toward coworkers, showing adaptability to change, exhibiting effective communication and interpersonal skills, and taking initiative to solve problemsEDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCEFour-year college degree in Finance or AccountingA minimum of four years accounting experience, including two years of experience working with budgets and producing financial statementsIntermediate knowledge and experience working in an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) or other multi-mode accounting softwareIntermediate to advanced experience in MS Windows-based operating systemPay rate: $60,000-$70,000Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.#J-18808-Ljbffr