Accountant in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Position Purpose

This position is a mid-level accounting role that assists the Fiscal Director with all accounting, purchasing, payroll, and reporting tasks of the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley, in order to meet both internal and external reporting requirements.  Duties are performed in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws governing workforce development grants and in compliance with all grant parameters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist Fiscal Director with daily, monthly, and annual accounting functions
  • Prepare financial reports for monthly accounting close
  • Be the back-up in the absence of the Fiscal Director
  • Prepare and enter journal entries, ensuring proper documentation is attached
  • Assists internal and external monitors and auditors by supplying documentation when requested
  • Assists in review of subcontractor budgets and expenditures
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
  • Provide fiscal guidance to subcontractors and vendors as needed
  • Prepare requests for proposals for services as needed
  • Maintain vendor contact list and supply ordering process
  • Other duties as assigned

Education & Related Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field of study with at least two years of relevant work experience.  Relevant work experience which has provided the skills, knowledge, and abilities for this position may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Experience with accounting software/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures
  • Understanding of budgets and the budgeting process
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook
  • Experience with public and private grant programs beneficial, but not required
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
  • Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness is essential
  • Working knowledge of general contracting and procurement principles
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
  • 401 (k) with employer match
  • Paid time off

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear for extended periods.  Occasionally, employee will be required to climb stairs and drive to and from other locations.  On rare occasions, employee will need to bend or twist at the waist; reach or work with arms above shoulder height; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; push items; and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.

 







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