Junior Accountant Position for Neighborhood House Association

- Subject: Current Recruitment by NHA (Junior Accountant) Good afternoon all, Neighborhood House Association is currently recruiting for the following position: 1 - Junior Accountant The job announcement bulletins for the above listed position is attached. Please share this information with your co-workers, post at your sites and/or distribute to others as appropriate. Thanks for your assistance....Reginald. Reginald Phoenix Human Resources Analyst Neighborhood House Association 5660 Copley Drive San Diego, California 92111 Phone (858) 715-2642 ext. 172 Fax (858) 715-2677 e-mail: reggie@neighborhoodhouse.org website: www.neighborhoodhouse.org "A neighbor you can count on...since 1914" PLEASE NOTE: This electronic transmission contains confidential information from the Human Resources Department of the Neighborhood House Association. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that copying, use, disclosure, or distribution of the content of this message is strictly prohibited. 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Any views or opinions expressed within this e-mail message (including attachments) are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the San Diego Workforce Partnership. ************************ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION 5660 Copley Drive . San Diego, CA 92111 . (858) 715-2642 JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT 1248- 0412 OC SALARY GRADE / RANGE: Range: 51.00 $44,458 - $49,073 per year EMPLOYMENT One full time (52 weeks per year) position available with the NHA/ Fiscal Department located at the Copley Administrative Office. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: POSITION POSTED UNTIL FILLED Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be fully completed (per instructions), signed, dated when submitted. Also attach original copies of transcripts from accredited college or university showing attainment of required degree to be considered. Applications and job announcements may be obtained at the above address; 841 South 41st Street, San Diego, CA 92113; or you may refer to www.neighborhoodhouse.org. NOTE: 1 - Only properly completed and submitted applications will be considered. Notifications will not be sent for applications that do not meet submission requirements. 2 - Applications of candidates who do not meet the stated position requirements will not be considered. Only those considered for interview will be contacted. JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs technical and moderately complex accounting work for assigned local, state and federally funded programs, including setting up, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts; verifies fund availability; verifies charges are made to appropriate program accounts; independently identifies discrepancies, conducts research and confers with program managers and funding source representatives to resolve problems; ensures encumbrances and payments are correct and in full compliance with all applicable fiscal and program contract requirements; tracks and monitors all charges made to designated program funds; prepares funding source requisitions and transfers; prepares periodic reports to funding sources as needed; closes out completed programs, reconciling total expenses to authorized funding; works with staff of other sections to resolve technical accounting and reporting issues and problems; analyzes cost data and assists in performing special studies, analyses and projects as required by the Association and outside funding sources; assists staff of other sections in conducting queries and generating special financial and accounting reports; designs and creates custom financial reports. QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience & Training: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting or a closely related field plus at least two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or nonprofit agency; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 04-23-12 AA/EEO/H/VEMPLOYER QUALIFICATIONS (continued): Knowledge of: Principles and practices of general, fund, and governmental accounting including financial statement preparation and methods of financial and internal control and financial reporting; principles and practices of cost accounting; accounting standards and requirements applicable to nonprofit operations and funding sources; laws and regulations relating to the financial administration of public and nonprofit agencies; principles and practices of business data processing particularly related to the processing of accounting and financial information; the operations and requirements of the nonprofit automated general ledger system; the uses of spreadsheets and other standard business software. Ability to: Operate a computer and utilize advanced functions of spreadsheet and other standard financial and business software; analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial data and operations; understand, interpret, explain and apply Association, local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing Association financial accounting, reporting and recordkeeping; understand and accurately use the Association’s Chart of Accounts; perform complicated mathematical calculations and analyses; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Association management, employees, funding source representatives and others encountered in the course of work. Licenses & Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C Driver's License is required. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: Employee is required to sit or stand for long periods; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; stand and walk and occasionally lift up to ten pounds. This job includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret numerical and accounting data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Association staff and others encountered in the course of work. APPLICATIONS OF CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THE STATED POSITION REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY THOSE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Applications must be filled out completely and legibly. Applications may be submitted in person or by mail. All statements on the application will be subject to verification and investigation prior to employment. When a closing date is indicated, applications must be received by or before 4:30 p.m. on that date, unless otherwise stated on this job announcement. POSITIONS REQUIRING DEGREE/ CREDENTIAL Where required, an official transcript from an accredited college/university and/or Credential must accompany the application. Applicants who fail to comply with this requirement will not be eligible for interview. BENEFITS Vacation; sick leave; 13 holidays; 2 personal days and 4 days bereavement leave; medical; dental; life and disability insurance; Social Security and Retirement Plan. HOURS Unless otherwise stated in this job announcement, the normal workweek is eight (8) hours per workday for five (5) workdays (i.e., 40-hours per workweek), although the actual hours of work in the workday may vary between 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Occasional weekend work may be required. INTRODUCTORY PERIOD All regular appointees serve 6 months introductory period. CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Neighborhood House Association hires only U.S. citizens and others lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. AA/EEO/H/V/EMPLOYER SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT IMPORTANT INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS Every applicant is required to complete, sign and submit this supplemental questionnaire. Please attach a separate sheet with your responses. Please limit your response to no more than 2 pages, font no smaller than 11 point. Please read each question carefully and provide clear and complete responses that accurately detail your education and relevant work experience. The information you provide on the general application and supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate your overall qualifications for the position and to determine your eligibility to further compete in the selection and testing process. Successful candidates may be invited to participate in other segments of the selection process. *The employers and dates of employment that you list on this supplemental questionnaire MUST match employers and dates provided in the work experience section of this employment application. Failure to provide matching employer and dates of employment will result in your application being tagged as “not qualified” for this recruitment. Both the application form and the supplemental questionnaire must be legible. Referral to a resume in lieu of a response on the application and/or supplemental questionnaire will not be acceptable. Vague, illegible or incomplete responses may disqualify your application, or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. 1. Discuss your experience ensuring encumbrances and payments are correct and in full compliance with all applicable fiscal and program contract requirements. 2. Discuss your experience tracking and monitoring charges made to designated program funds. 3. Discuss your experience preparing funding source requisitions and transfers. 4. Discuss your experience preparing periodic reports to funding sources as needed. 5. Describe your computer technology and application skills. List, by name, the computer software applications with which you are experience and your level of proficiency by application (i.e. Expert, Advanced, Competent or somewhat knowledgeable but do not use very frequently) CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete, and that any misstatements of material facts will subject me to disqualification and/or dismissal. SIGNATURE_______________________________DATE____________________ ********************************************************************************************