Accountant

Description

Description

Bizzell is a management and consulting firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. We deliver award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Bizzell’s multi-disciplinary team works in health solutions, workforce innovation, managed services, and global programs. Specifically, they offer expertise in program management, research and evaluation, communication and outreach, training and technical assistance, policy analysis, and development.

At Bizzell, we are passionate about the work that we do and about the people we positively impact. Our vision, mission, and goals truly reflect our desire to make a real difference in this world. We want to work with people that share the same values, and we are hoping this could be you!

Bizzell is seeking an Accountant at Guthrie Jobs Corps Center located in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The Accountant will be responsible for financial/accounting services in accordance with DOL, PRH, and the Bizzell US requirement.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of data input for developing financial statements and
  
  

management information reports, including monthly accounting journal entries,

overhead application schedules, bank reconciliations, general ledger account

analyses, and monthly profit and loss statements.

• Prepare and maintain cost data and related analyses pertaining to center operations.
• Audit the output of the accounts payable, inventory, and cashier functions, the
  
  

preparation of cash forecasts, and the initiating of funds.

• Maintain cash disbursements journal, general ledger, and cost ledger by recording
  
  

accounting transactions, and preparing reconciliations and financial tabulations as

assigned.

• Balance books and compile statistical reports such as cash expenditures,
  
  

departmental costs, quarterly medical budgets, and other pertinent reports.

• Prepare government billings and maintain payment records.
• Assist in the preparation and disbursement of student payroll.
• Coordinate with other center staff concerning accounting matters.
• Participate in Career Development Services System by maintaining accurate
  
  

accountability of center funds.

• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center
  
  

customers.

• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate
  
  

behaviors, mentoring students where necessary, and monitoring both positive and

negative behaviors through interventions.

• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on-center that is free of harassment, intimidation,
  
  

and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct
  
  

interpretation of information.

• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation
  
  

of facts and ideas.

• Written communication must be clear, concise, and easy to read and comprehend.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority
  
  

assignment in addition to personal organization.

• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via the development of
  
  

professional skills and personal growth.

• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides
  
  

by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.

• Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve
  
  

goals.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Minimum of one year of accounting/finance or related experience.
• To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all input.
• Knowledge of accounting/finance software and/or programs.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will these requirements be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.

Equal Opportunities

Bizzell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.