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Accountant

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Gulfport, MS, USA
Full-time

The Accountant position supports the Director of Finance in completing the accounting and administrative duties of the organization to ensure that financial duties are segregated to the greatest extent possible.  This position assists with the transparency and accountability of the organization.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for preparation of accounts payable  
  • Enters accounts receivable into company database
  • Prepares bank reconciliations
  • Responsible for vendor information in the accounts payable system
  • Prepares various financial reports
  • Prepares journal entries for cost allocation
  • Maintains contracts/software records
  • Prepares grant reports
  • Prepares IRS tax letters
  • Updates computers on regular basis
  • Responsible for fixed asset inventory
  • Other duties as assigned 
Educational Background: 
Accounting or related bachelor degree with accounting/finance experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Good judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office 2010 and database management
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Be a stellar representative of UWSM
Job Function: 

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 20 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit