Staff Accountant

Description

**Please read ENTIRE job posting before applying**

**This is an in-office position, Bachelor’s Degree & Experience in an Accounting setting is preferred**

This position is in the Maquoketa Administration Office. The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing administrative and financial support to the Accounting Department. This role works closely with the CFO to assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, cost reports, and various audits. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to support multiple fiscal functions across the agency.

What Winning Looks Like:

While it’s not a competition, we do recognize that each person wants to ‘win’ at life; and you’re a central part of someone else’s wins as well as your own! In this role, you’ll be responsible to: 

• Record monthly rent and coordinate with property management on reconciliations.
• Reconcile financial accounts on a monthly basis and as needed.
• Administer all financial responsibilities related to the Hope Haven Foundation.
• Complete all aspects of individual eligibility each month.
• Conduct internal audits within the accounting department.
• Assist with preparation for annual audits, Medicaid audits, and other required financial reviews.
• Provide support to other fiscal departments as needed.
• Prepare reports and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties as needed.
• Thoroughly read, understand, and correctly apply all agency policies and procedures.
• Report concerns to the supervisor and propose ideas for resolution using appropriate communication channels.
• Maintain flexibility to work alternate shifts, locations, weekends, and additional or fewer hours based on agency needs.
• Ensure compliance with all Imagine the Possibilities, Inc. policies, including the Compliance and Integrity Program and safety requirements.
• Complete required trainings in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Know We’re For You:

We know finding the right opportunity can be tricky – that’s why Imagine is focused on making sure your time is well spent. We take pride in the benefits we offer our employees. As an employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefits that are sure to sweeten the deal. Depending on your full-time or part-time status, you’ll have access to: 

• Competitive Wages: The base pay is $30.19/hour. With education and experience, you could start out making more than that.
• Scheduling: This position operates Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm in our Maquoketa Administrative Office. 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We all deserve a break now and then – don’t feel bad about taking time for you. 
• 401k Retirement Plan: Secure your future with a cushioned fund that will allow you to live your best life. 
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Whether its medical, dental, vision, or life insurance – we’ve got you covered. 
• Pre-Paid Legal Services: Be prepared for the things you just can’t be prepared for on your own.
• Discounted Costco or Sam’s Club Memberships: What can we say? We know a great deal when we see one. 
• Advancement Opportunities: We believe in your future, which is why we have a specifically designed leadership development opportunity purposed to launch your career. 
• Employee Assistance Program: We’re there for you through all life’s ups and downs. 

Requirements

Functional Experiences, Skills, & Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and professional experiences:

• Mission-oriented: We’re on a mission to empower people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. We know you are, too.
• An Attitude of Leaning: The truth is, the field of caregiving is always changing and requires adaptability. We need people on our team who are always ready to learn new ways of doing things, helping people, and changing lives. 
• Ability to Communicate Well: We’re looking for people with strong communication abilities so we can rely on you to communicate effectively to the rest of the team and the people we serve. 
• Confidence: We’re looking for people who know how to balance being bold and being humble. We’re looking for team members who are self-aware enough to know when to stand up as an advocate for others and when it’s time to follow the leader.
• Age Requirement: This position requires you to be at least 18 years of age.
• Driver’s License: You’ll be responsible for transportation at times, so we need to trust your ability to be safe behind the wheel.
• Reliable Transportation: You’ll need reliable transportation. 
• Education and Experience Requirement: Bachelor’s degree and Experience in Accounting preferred; equivalent professional experience in accounting will also be considered.

**Work Authorization: Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds. Lifting more than 35 pounds requires the use of a two-person lift, mechanical lift, or assistive equipment.
• May require prolonged standing for up to eight (8) hours.
• Must have ability to perform close visual work (e.g., reading typed or handwritten material). 
• Must be able to communicate effectively through speech.
• Must remain awake and alert during working hours, where applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Further, this job description does not imply a contract between employees and Imagine the Possibilities, Inc.

Imagine the Possibilities is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status.