Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $23-$27
Staff Accountant
JOB DESCRIPTION
Anchor House Ministries is a Christian child welfare ministry committed to helping youth and young men and women in crisis. AHM strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to youth (ages 12-17), who have been referred to us by the State of Florida or private counselors. The young adult program for ages 18 24 serves young men and women who have aged out of foster care and need support. Residents end up at Anchor House for many reasons. Some have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected, or abused. Others are simply struggling to find their way in life. AHM staff works with residents through the treatment team, educational assessment, individual counseling, life skills training, and by simply meeting their basic human needs of nurture, food and shelter. The team focuses on the healing of the youth, so that they can manage their own emotions and build healthy relationships. The goal is family reunification or adoption, when possible, while other youth are prepared to safely navigate the transition into an adult life of independence and self-sufficiency.
Position Description
- Perform general bookkeeping.
- Will work closely with the Finance Manager.
- Uses accounting and donor management software.
- Ensure all financial transactions are accurate and have documentation attached.
- Assist with regular quality control and risk management data collection and analysis.
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Supervisor: Finance Manager
Full-Time Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with gift and matching options
- Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday pay.
- Accident Insurance incentive
Compensation: $23-$27 per hour
Minimum Qualifications
- Required: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance business, or economics with 18-24 credits or 3-5 years relevant experience
- Training classes or experience specific to the area of bookkeeping or accounting.
- 2-3 years minimum clerical experience.
- Support the mission and vision of Anchor House.
- Possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.
- Required: Have and maintain a clear MVR (motor vehicle record).
- Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes.
- Must pass and maintain a county of residence check, federal background check, drug screen, civil check, child abuse record check, and sex registry check. (These are subject to change based on Federal and State regulations)
- Ability to demonstrate intermediate proficiency in Word processing and spreadsheet functions, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher as well as general email and attachment functions.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of basic bookkeeping skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting preparation with annual financial audits.
- Assist with timely and accurate data entry for monthly closing and preparation of financial statements.
- Request documentation from managers for missing receipts and/or invoices.
- Attend finance and administrative meetings.
- Conduct bookkeeping and clerical/administrative functions.
- Data entry for accounts payable & accounts receivable. Ensure that invoices are correct regarding material quantity/quality specifications; review invoices listed prices; make necessary pricing adjustments.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and understanding for all transaction entries.
- Maintain state allowances for clients and petty cash for outings.
- Follow accounting policies and procedures.
- Work with team members of all backgrounds and make creating a culture of respect and inclusivity a priority.
- Provide services in a way that is sensitive to diverse cultures and socioeconomic populations.
- Maintain professional knowledge by attending annual professional development in the areas of bookkeeping/accounting.
- Make quality control a part of your daily focus and participate in data review and analysis as needed.
- Function as a back up when Finance Manager is absent.
- Complete other tasks related to the ministry as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Competent in the use of telephone systems, computers, and other office equipment.
- Ability to use accounting software.
- Ability to work and interact well with other people.
- Able to accept direction and responsibility.
- Strong problem-solving & critical thinking skills.
- Appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
Physical Requirements
- Independently perform (with or without accommodations):
- Possess auditory, olfactory, and visual skills.
- Exhibit manual dexterity and mobility.
- Walk and/or stand for long and extended periods of time.
- Lift and/or carry up to 25-50 pounds from the floor to waist level or higher at least several times per day and, be able to carry the object for a distance of 6 feet.
- Handle, install, position and move materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Be able to physically intervene should an altercation commence between residents and de-escalation techniques have failed.
Exceptions can be arranged where the individual is exempt from being trained in CPI and arrangements are made where they will not be alone with any clients.
Cognitive Abilities
- Independently perform (with or without accommodation):
- Function in a structured environment within significant time constraints, make rapid decisions in urgent situations, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate good judgment and make appropriate professional and procedural judgment decisions under stressful and/or emergency conditions, emergent demands, and distracting environments.
- Demonstrate a willingness to assist with and perform a wide variety of procedures common to the residential care setting.
- Access information from books, reference manuals, computers, and paper and electronic medical documents to perform duties and safely and use equipment.
- Prioritize, organize, and utilize time-management skills to perform tasks.
Training Required
At least 40 hours annual of DCF, COA or other required training. Additionally, 2 hours each year related to bookkeeping or accounting.
Performance Review Period
90 Day Review
Annual Review
NOTICE:
- Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, religious organizations are permitted to give employment preference to members of their own religion. The exception applies only to those institutions whose purpose and character are primarily religious.
- Anchor House Ministries has the right to change this job description to meet the needs of our organization.