Accountant I
Job ID: BK7106171116
Job Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Location: Harrisburg, PA
Pay Range: $29.00/HOUR
Job Type: Contract
Accountant I
Abel Personnel’s client, whose mission is to provide affordable housing options to individuals and families in need, is searching for an Accountant I! Excellent opportunity with comparable pay.
The purpose of the Accountant I is to perform basic accounting functions to interpret, record, report, and reconcile transactions and related activity. Pay is listed at $29/hr. This position will help to maintain segregations of duties relating to internal controls associated with accounting processes (e.g., receipts, disbursements, journal entries, etc.), and will support the needs of the Accounting Division. This position will be a 6-12 month contract. This is an in-office environment with an option for up to 2 days on a work from home schedule. Hiring for immediate opening.
Essential Functions of the Accountant I
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations (cash and other balance sheet accounts);
- Coordination of vendor set-up documentation with various business partners internally and externally and completion of vendor set-up;
- Monitor the Agency travel email box and process travel reimbursements on a weekly basis;
- Assist with the processing of mail received by the Accounting Division;
- Maintain the time and expense database for federal programs administered by the Agency;
- Other similar duties as assigned by Division Director and supervisors within the Division, as necessary
Job Requirements of the Accountant I
- A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in accounting with relevant experience will be considered a Bachelor’s Degree or greater in accounting, business or a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of four years in a related position with relevant experience will be considered, accounting or related business experience is required.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Organized, detail-oriented, good communication skills, and adaptable to tight deadlines
- Occasional travel to conference per industry specific requirements
Benefits of the Accountant I
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Pay is $29/hr.