Accountant

Accountant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Organization: Community Legal Aid is a private non-profit law firm which works to bridge the gap between

poverty and justice for those in need. Legal Aid is the primary provider of free civil legal representation to low

income and elderly residents of central northeast Ohio, concentrating its efforts on legal work that makes a

difference in the lives of those it serves.

Job Summary: Responsible for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, Deposits, various journal

entries, as well as performance of other accounting functions.

Job Description:

• Accounts Payable including coding, entry, check run and filing.
• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll including tracking time-off used and available.
• Prepares and books necessary journal entries on a monthly basis.
• Balances and reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Ensures timely reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Prepare and make deposits
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Accounting or CFO.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting and five years related experience. Extensive experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
• Knowledge of accounting software.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A professional attitude with good interpersonal skills including the ability to exercise diplomacy and tact.
• Accuracy and attention to detail a must.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a collaborative work environment.
• Experience in a Non-Profit environment is preferred.

Location: Akron

Reports To: CFO

Salary: $58,000+ DOE. Excellent working environment and benefit package.

CLAS is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Salary Description

$58,000.00+ DOE