Accountant I

Responsibilities of the Accountant

• Review all disbursement requests for compliance with company policies regarding expenditures and proper authorization.
• Review invoices and check requests for correct account codes, object codes, discounts, payment terms and balances due.
• Maintain accounts payable records and special project budgets, and provide research as needed from same.
• Prepare and process deposits, journal entries, bank reconciliations, vendor payments, and capital expenditures payments.
• Understand the fundamental functions of accounting software (specifically Peachtree) that are necessary for data entry, check processing, maintaining general ledger, generating budget reports and reconciling accounts payable and banking accounts within Income Tax Basis accounting.
• Process monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports detailing year-to-date balances for departmental budgets and personnel reports.
• Preparation of year-end filings, work with external financial statement auditors and income tax advisors.
• Process bi-weekly payrolls, including payroll input, review, and approval through ADP system; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Proficiencies of the Accountant

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel and an ability to work in a heavily computerized environment
• Honesty and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work in a small self-contained office environment

Education & Experience Requirements of the Accountant

• AA in Accounting or Business or at least 4 years of related experience

Pay and benefits

The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled