Accounts Payable / Accounting Clerk - Sisters of Charity Health System : Job Details

The Early Childhood Resource Center, located in Canton, Ohio is recruiting for a full-time Accounts Payable / Accounting Clerk. POSITION SUMMARY: The Early Childhood Resource Center Grant Accountant will report jointly to the Executive Director and to the Sisters of Charity Health System Controller. This full time position is responsible for all accounts payable and grant invoicing functions of the Early Childhood Resource Center. PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES/DUTIES: The Account Payable/Accounting clerk will be responsible for the following accounting functions:

• Manage grant accounting records for state, foundations and other grantors.
• Maintaining special accounting records and reporting for initiatives/programs as required
• Manage monthly invoicing for multiple grant awards, track expenditures for each grant and complete grant close out reporting.
• Track budget to actual expense to ensure all grant funds are fully spent.
• Responsible for accurately entering all accounts payable on a weekly basis.
• Assist Controller with annual tax reporting and audit preparation.
• Enter grant and invoice payments into accounting software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required for this role.

• Basic knowledge of General Accounting; proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel.
• Must have experience and be comfortable working with large amounts of financial data.
• Experience with MIP/Abila is preferred but not required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to coordinate several activities concurrently.
• Attention to detail and the ability to accurately enter data into the accounting system is extremely important for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of two years prior accounting experience required

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.