Accounting Team Member

Overview

This is a professional level position responsible for varied accounting and administrative work involving the operational functions of the East Alabama Commission's programs.

• Prepares and maintains fiscal records and statistics required for specific East Alabama Commission programs.
• Coordinates assigned program accounting and administrative records and reports with appropriate Commission Program Directors or Administrators.
• Assists program staff members on research, development, and preparation of various reports, budgets, and related documents on programs.
• Conducts audits of sub-grantees' fiscal and property records under general supervision of Fiscal Officer, providing general technical assistance and guidance to the sub-grantee’s staff.
• Performs other work related to Commission's overall program responsibilities as required.

• Working knowledge of fund accounting, credits/debits, accounts receivables, and accounts payable.
• Working knowledge of the functions of public service operation and management.
• Ability to maintain a General Ledger with supervision.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of OMB and Grant Management.
• Working knowledge of state and federal fiscal procedures relating to Commission programs.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of computers, office and accounting software, and detailed working knowledge of fiscal and program record keeping operations.
• Ability to present ideas and materials within the scope of this position clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees and the public.
• Ability to drive an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license, and insurable under the Commission’s motor vehicle liability policy.

• Relationship Management
• Policy and Procedures Creation
• Critical Thinking & Evaluation
• Ethical Practice

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or equivalent governmental accounting experience.
• Preferred three (3) years of experience in public sector accounting or grants management with a regional planning commission, area agency on aging or other human service delivery agency.

Reporting Supervisor: Fiscal Program Director

Position Classification Pay Grade: Pay Grade 14 – Starting Pay ($56,251)

Salary depending upon education and experience

Classification: Exempt

Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time Position – 37.5 hours per week with core hours between 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. May be required to work non-standard hours occasionally to complete job duties. Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule. Overnight travel may be required.

The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services.