Accounting Specialist, Senior

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE :

Accounting Specialist, Senior

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Full-Time

STATUS : Exempt

PROGRAM : Accounting

LOCATION :

731 S Pear Orchard Rd Suite 51 Ridgeland, MS 39157

REPORTS TO : Executive Director

UPDATED : June 23, 2025

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES :

Perform all accounting requirements for assigned Programs. Accounting functions include : the maintenance of various accounting ledgers reflecting a variety of funds; the maintenance of controls and balances on a variety of accounting activities; and the preparation of fiscal statements and reports from various sources. Auditing functions include analyses of accounts, transactions, contracts; and testing of transactions for compliance with established laws, rules, and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Participates in preparation of budgets and subsidiary reports. Works with the Program Directors to manage the budgets to offset any projected budget shortfalls.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly cost reimbursement reporting worksheets and drawdowns and submit reports according to the due dates set by the funding sources and / or Catholic Charities, Inc.
• Enter monthly accounts receivable invoices in accounting software (MIP) for revenue earned in a timely manner.
• Audit petty cash for assigned programs once a quarter.
• Perform a physical inventory for assigned programs annually and send report to Accounting Officer.
• Other accounting duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Work effectively with the Accounting Officer and Program Directors as appropriate.
• Work effectively with the auditors, funding sources, and monitors as necessary.
• Processes Payroll and benefits.
• Assist with deposit preparation as needed
• Reconcile all cash receipts to the bank statement.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :