ACCOUNTANT

Accountant

The Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting functions ensuring that all financial data is recorded consistent with established policies and procedures. Under general direction of the Assistant Director, performs several tasks with a high degree of independence and complexity in performing accounting and financial activities for the union. To accomplish these tasks, requires good knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) & FASB (Financial Accounting Standard Board) principles applicable to non-profit and other organizations as well of basic knowledge of Department of Labor regulations relating to labor unions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial reports by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system for division and departments.
• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses and assigning account numbers when needed; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Prepare accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs.
• Prepares / reconciles political contributions entries and reports (COPE, PIC, PAC, etc.)
• Review general ledger and accounts payable entries done by other staff.
• Support accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry.
• Perform monthly bank settlements. Review recurring mandatory payments.
• Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Provide detailed analysis and explanations of all transactions.
• Prepare some documentation and assist external auditors.
• Administer online payment systems for staff, members and vendors.
• Follow our organizations established policies and accounting processes.
• Analyze current accounting procedures and make recommendation changes when needed.
• Develop and implement proper keeping of financial records by making use of current technologies.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent and at least three or more years' experience in accounting.
• Formal training in accounting practices and procedures as well of understanding of double entry bookkeeping including journal entries, credit and memo adjustments.
• General understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• At least two years' experience with ERP applications such as 365 Business Central, MS Dynamics SL (Solomon) or MS Great Plains, MIP, INTACCT, WORKDAY, NetSuite, QB Premier, etc., on a medium to large organization environment, on the Cloud or Onsite applications.
• Basic and routine mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and statistics).
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including some weekends.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office application with emphasis in Access and Excel.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and follow through skills and ability to manage the workload volume. Well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work under deadlines and to complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse staff, members and vendors.
• Ability to work independently under general directives and as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise judgment to solve job related problems.
• Occasional overnight travel maybe required to union events in out-of-town locations and facilities, training and/or work-related issues.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Able to lift, up to ten pounds.
• Able to bend and stoop.
• Occasionally lift and/or move boxes with documents weighing up to 20 pounds.

SEIU-UHW is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.