QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma.
• Either basic accounting coursework or 1 year payroll/accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with accounting software required.
• Experience with payroll processing software required.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Valid Driver’s License, ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage, and access to a reliable, personally owned vehicle.
• Background in not-for-profit or fund accounting a plus.
• Experience with Fund EZ accounting software a plus.
• Experience with Paylocity a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Payroll:

o Process biweekly payroll:

• Verify accuracy and validity of all timecards
• Follow-up with supervisors when necessary
• Enter all supplemental payroll information into payroll system
• Make necessary adjustments
• Review payroll before turning over to Accounting & Payroll Coordinator for final review
• Submit payroll after final review and approval
• Assist with payroll-related schedules and journal entries
• Accounts Payable:
• Receive invoices, check requests, and credit card approvals:

o Verify accuracy and validity of all requests
o Check for supervisor approvals
o Follow-up with vendors and supervisors when necessary
o Enter all payables into accounting system
o Assign each invoice to proper accounts and cost centers
o Proof invoices prior to printing checks
o Check all pending invoices for accuracy
o Run cash requirement report

o Make necessary adjustments

• Print biweekly accounts payable checks:

o Attach each check to back up documentation
o Separate for signatures required
o Obtain necessary signatures
o Copy invoices/checks as necessary for funding sources
o Distribute checks
o File all paperwork
o Print out-of-run and payee checks.
o Follow up on stale dated checks.
o Follow up on outstanding Accounts Payable.
o Prepare and post prepaid journal entries.

o Prepare annual 1099s and 1096s.

• Annual storage and purge of accounting files.

OTHER DUTIES:

• In the spirit of teamwork, answer MHA’s main office phone as needed.
• Participate in MHA’s committees as needed.
• Duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.