Accountant (General Ledger)

As a member of the Workforce Division, you will join an incredibly talented and hardworking Workforce Solutions-Financial Aid Payment Office (FAPO) Accounting Team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the General Ledger Accountant is a take charge individual and active member of our finance team. Working closely with the Accounting Manager, responsibilities for the position include general accounting and requires a proactive individual with good communication skills to work effectively and efficiently on funds projections, trend analysis, audit preparation, end-of-year closing processes and other Workforce Solutions related activities. The GL Accountant will streamline processes and critically evaluate current procedures. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Monitors financial aid expenditures, obligations, and commitments of each office and identifies trends in spending that may assist Workforce Solutions system in effectively authorizing financial aid. • Using Workforce Solutions MIS systems as well as any financial systems, prepares accurate and timely (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) financial reports for the agency, career office, and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board staff, including financial billing, funds management reports, and reconciliation of expenditures to draw requests by fund. • Projects expenditures and appropriate enrollment level for childcare financial aid, Identifies and documents trends in spending and enrollment that may affect problems. • Makes recommendations on cash needs by reviewing expenditures and cash on hand. • Reviews and approves journal entries in Financial Aid Management System (FAMS). • Assists in preparing required reports to funder, auditor, director, and/or managers. • Assists in conducting activities for the year-end closeout. • Assists in Workforce Solutions annual inventory. • Attends onsite and offsite meetings as needed. • Performs other duties as may be assigned. ExperienceRequired • 1 year(s): Minimum of twelve (12) months experience working in finance or accounting department, handling account receivables, payabales, and monthly reconciliations.EducationRequired • Bachelors or better in Accounting • Bachelors or better in Accounting or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsPreferred • Cert Mgmt AccountantSkillsRequired • Collaboration • Checking for Accuracy • Logical thinking • Microsoft Outlook • Microsoft ExcelPreferred • AnalyticalBehaviorsRequired • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellPreferred • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectMotivationsRequired • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationPreferred • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.