Accounting Officer
Job Title: Accounting Officer
Job Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Street Address: 1423 Peterman Drive Cannot be performed remotely
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description:
We are seeking an Accounting Officer to join our team! You will be responsible for working as a technical support contact for our contractor Councils on Aging offices.
Responsibilities:
- Accumulate and verify contractor monthly financial reports
- Prepare state office monthly and quarterly financial reports
- Assist contractors with annual budgets and revisions
- Balance Area Agency bank statement monthly
- Function as a backup for agency accountant
- Assist with contractor nutrition and client data verification
- Attend training as required
- Assist management in other functions as assigned
Qualifications:
- Degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field preferred
- Working knowledge of fund accounting
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to build rapport with contractor directors
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Team player
- Caring and compassionate attitude for the elderly and coworkers
Why Work at this Company?
Great benefits including employer match retirement, travel reimbursed at federal rate, rewarding work, 35 hour week.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Paid Holidays; Paid Leave Compensation Range: $36,400 to $40,000 Annually