Accountant-Ottumwa (Ottumwa, IA)

Accountant-Ottumwa

Interested in making a difference in young adults lives between the ages of 16-24 If so we may have the perfect job for you. COMPANY OVERVIEW Job Corps is a government-funded no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety Individual Accountability Respect Integrity Growth and Commitment. Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone s life. You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with but you would also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) legal tuition reimbursement paid holidays vacation and sick time. HOURS Monday - Friday JOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of professional accounting duties such as monitoring various general ledger accounts preparing and reviewing journal entries etc. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles Prepares journal entries for assigned accounts according to established schedule Maintains the Imprest Fund according to established policies and procedures Reviews trial balance to locate identify and resolve all input and accounting errors Maintains center records ledgers and journals as necessary to determine center financial status Transmits payroll hours to the Corporate Payroll Department. Reviews the payroll register upon receipt. Maintains all other data affecting the payroll Maintains Student Government Association checking account and reports Performs analysis of various general ledger accounts by reviewing entries compiling and comparing transactions determining and resolving open items and interpreting trends and or deviations. This includes occasional special analyses as required REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Minimum Bachelor s degree in accounting or related area. One year s work-related experience required.Preferred Two years or more work-related experience. Knowledge Required Must possess sound working knowledge of accounting principles and practices good organizational skills ability to work with detailed information excellent math skills ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately proficient in the use of personal computer All post offer candidates must complete and pass a background check and drug screen. To apply visit www.careersystems.com click Employment CSD Job Openings and search for Accountant. CSD is a leader in workforce development operating Job Corps centers throughout the U.S. since 1964 and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Female Minority Disabled Veteran Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy child-birth or related medical conditions) national origin ancestry age disability family care status veteran status marital status military status sexual orientation gender or any other characteristic protected by law. CSD makes reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact Susan Bolter at (888) 308-0338 to request a reasonable accommodation.