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Please note that this role is 100% on-site.

 

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

 

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is a national non-profit organization that aims to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. ACB was founded in 1961 and has since been actively involved in policy reform, legal advocacy, as well as grassroots program management to meet the needs of its members at every level.

 

 

SUMMARY:

 

The Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining important financial reports and for supporting the financial processes in compliance with relevant policies and procedures. This includes recording and maintaining the general ledger activity across all G/L accounts, calculating, processing, posting, verifying, maintaining data and providing monthly reports. Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness are essential.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Financial

  • General ledger activities – GL journal entry, update and review, financial research and documentation, generate financial statements and reports, evaluate accounting classifications. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Prepare and post fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and transfers of assets. Process monthly depreciation entries.
  • Reconcile bank and investment statements, investigate any missing entries or discrepancies.
  • Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations to identify and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
  • Prepare, review, and submit documentation to support the year end audit process.
  • Assist with annual budget process.
  • Responsible for processing payables and invoices, resolving invoice discrepancies and issuing payments.
  • Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
  • Report sales tax to the Department of Revenue and remit payment.

 

Miscellaneous

  • Assist with grant expense reconciliation.
  • Submit charity state registrations.
  • Submit quarterly lobbying reports.
  • Assist with new accounting projects as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field OR equivalent work experience.
  • 1 year of full-time accounting experience OR equivalent part-time experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, principles, and terminology of accountancy.

 

Preferred

  • Non-profit accounting experience
  • Accounting software programs – preferably MS Dynamics Great Plains – financial and fixed assets modules.
  • Experience with website content creation and management.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment for this role is predominantly an office setting with sedentary work that mostly involves sitting/standing.

 

 

JOB TYPE:

Full-time (40 hrs./week)**

 

**Note: This role is also available for applicants interested in working 30 hrs/week (with limited benefits).

 

Recent graduates and professionals returning to the workforce after a career break are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ACB will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact hr@acb.org.