Accountant III

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises assigned staff, interns, and volunteers.

SUMMARY
Under minimal supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accountant III is responsible for the more difficult and complex day-to-day accounting and operations duties, ensuring accuracy, compliance and financial integrity. This role will be responsible for supervising the Accounts Payable process, preparing financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, training junior accounting staff, conducting financial analysis, assisting with the annual audit and budget development and carrying out other assigned responsibilities.
Access Plus Capital is a US Treasury-certified community development financial institution and Small Business Administration (SBA) Approved Microloan Intermediary Lender. It offers financing and training services to small businesses and entrepreneurs in central California. Since its inception in 2009, it has lent over $40 million to over 850+ entrepreneurs helping them realize their dreams by starting and growing their small businesses. For more information, go to http://accesspluscapital.com.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist colleagues with accounting related inquiries.
Supervise the Accounts Payable process.
Maintain Accounts Payable log and vendor records.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records by recording daily transactions.
Review and post journal entries.
Maintain the general ledger.
Review transactions to ensure compliance with control procedures.
Perform reconciliation of bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
Prepare and review audit schedules and special reports, as assigned.
Prepare and review cost allocations.
Review and compile data into financial reports.
Trace general ledger activity to supporting documentation and identify irregularities.

Prepare and submit reports for assigned duties and communicate status to appropriate parties as required.
Assist in developing departmental budgets.
Ensure accuracy of budget reports.
Assist in the completion of the month-end close.
Prepare and approve wire transfers and ACHs, as assigned.
Prepare financial statements and reports, as assigned.
Maintain fixed asset schedule and generate depreciation entries.
Directs, leads, monitors, and trains team members to achieve department objectives and/or goals.
Travels for agency business using reliable transportation.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Works evenings and weekends as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To execute 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Additional relevant work experience may substitute required education on a year-by-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounting/Finance.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices (with preference in grant reporting and related governmental regulations) and procedures.
Knowledge of Non-Profit and CDFI industry preferred.
Significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software. Ability to learn new database systems.
Experience in Blackbaud Accounting software preferred.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Priority responsibilities include borrower contact, communication, and servicing of existing accounts of APC.
Displays problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and within established timeframes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between departments, outside affiliated professionals and business organizations.
Ability to develop teamwork cohesion with co-workers on related units.
Ability to travel to client business locations within organizations service territories.
Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.
Prior to employment must pass a criminal background investigation and credit history check. Maintain criminal clearance and acceptable credit history.
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by Access Plus Capital carrier for those driving personal vehicles on behalf of the organization.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Access Plus Capital.