Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to work in general accounting, specifically for accounts payable and to perform a variety of accounting, clerical and bookkeeping tasks. Strong excel skills preferred.
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday at our Valparaiso location.
Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with offices in Gary, Hebron, Valparaiso, and Portage.
BENEFITS:
- 401(k) with 20% company matching
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Employee discounts (YMCA)
- Loan assistance $200/month
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5250
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off and Paid Holidays- 11 observed holidays
- Company-wide employee recognition events
- Employee Wellness programs
POSITION SUMMARY:
Processes financial data to maintain business records, specifically cash management, account analysis, support for accounts payable invoice processing, account reconciliation, and grant management by performing a variety of accounting, clerical and bookkeeping tasks, using accepted procedures of Porter-Starke Services, Inc. MS Excel experience is required for this position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Receives deposit information, and update cash daily
- Maintains and monitors tracking system for all receipts and disbursements
- Reconciles monthly bank statements
- Analyzes and interprets data
- Maintain statements and records for non-client revenue (i.e. rents, salary reimbursements, etc.).
- Sets up new users for Expense Management
- Reviews mileage/out of pocket expenses for reimbursement
- Reviews and processing of monthly credit card transactions
- Backup for Payroll Processing and Accounts Payable
- Provides support for Accounts Payable position
- Help and support to the other positions in the departments as needed
- Works with clerical employees regarding financial issues (i.e. problems with deposits, etc.).
- Assists with other duties and projects as needed.
- Provides backup for Accounts Payable and Payroll
- Provides data entry and scanning for Accounts Payable
- Maintains grants worksheets for accounting reconciliation
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments and outside vendors.
- Maintains professional decorum, work ethic and personal life to reflect positively on agency.
COMPETENCIES:
The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:
- Accounting systems and procedures within established systems and procedures.
The staff members must demonstrate skills in:
- Calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, income and percentages. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Working on a personal computer, operating a calculator and other office equipment.
- Communicating effectively on the telephone.
- Prioritizing work and making routine decisions
- Typing and basic computer usage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor''s degree preferred
- 0-2 years of accounting experience
- Computer experience required with knowledge of Excel and Word
Please feel free to visit our website at www.porterstarke.org to learn more about our organization.