Accountant II

ACCOUNTANT II *Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS*) is hiring an *Accountant II* to work in our Culpeper office.
Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s and aging services.
As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace diversity, collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.
Our benefits are highly competitive and include: * Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances * 13 paid holidays annually * 17 PTO days * Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan * Employee training and educational opportunities * Paid Life Insurance * Health Savings Plan * Flexible Savings Plan * Employee Assistance Program Our full-time employees work 37.
5 hours weekly.
*GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:* *FLSA Status: Exempt* Serves as lead accountant in preparation and maintenance of financial records and financial reporting systems; work is performed under general supervision.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* * Prepares and analyzes Agency financial reports (actual vs budget) for internal distribution to senior management.
* Prepares various quarterly financial reports for both internal & external reporting.
* Prepares annual line-item budgets for various Agency programs.
* Prepares various year-end financials and reports.
* Prepares monthly financial reports for external reporting & cash draw-down.
* Approves and posts all adjusting and cash receipts journal entries as well as approve accounts payable invoices.
* Provides G/L coding for both Accounts Payable & Cash Receipts as requested.
* Reviews G/L coding for accuracy after posting; correct errors via journal entries as necessary.
* Maintains the integrity of the General Ledger to include accounts, report groups, and statements maintenance.
* Closes out monthly periods and processes fund balance year-end roll forward in the General Ledger.
*other FUNCTIONS:* * Prepares & files monthly VA sales tax return.
* Prepares & sends invoices and verifies cash receipts.
* Serves as back-up to the Accountant I.
* Performs related tasks as required *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting; general knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial matters; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate financial statements and systems; ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software; ability to express technical ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; knowledge of MS Office, to include Word and Excel.
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent, and at least 3 years of accounting experience is required.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* This work requires little or no physical effort or exertion; working conditions are good; some mental effort and stress may be involved.
*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:* Attends training and maintains certifications as required by the Agency and regulatory guidelines.
Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process.
*Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Culpeper, VA 22701: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person