Reports to: Joe Leroux, COO, Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc. (NWKEICI)

FSLA Status (exempt or non-exempt): Exempt, Full-time position

Primary Office Location: 212 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, Kansas 67654

Work Location: Hybrid (flexible for in-office, remote, and on-the-road), residing within NWKEICI service area. (Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Phillips, Smith, Jewell, Republic, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Rooks, Osborne, Mitchell, Norton, Cloud, Wallace, Logan, Gove, Trego, Ellis, Russell, Lincoln, Ottawa, Ellsworth, Saline.)

Summary/Objective

The Accountant will maintain accounting records and prepare financial reports for use by organization management. This position will also plan and direct all accounting operations of the organization.

This position is a full-time, 12-month position; it can be remote or based in the Innovation Center office in Norton. The Accountant must reside in the 26-county region listed above. This position also provides a benefits package and is not a state or federal position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Accountant will be responsible for all internal accounting duties of NWKEICI, including but not limited to:

•Maintaining all necessary accounting records utilizing accounting software (currently using QuickBooks, Desktop version).

•Maintaining accounting software and recommending updates and enhancements as needed.

•Maintaining the accounting general ledger.

•Receiving, entering, coding, and paying all invoices, and setting up new accounts as needed.

•Reconciling all bank accounts, verifying deposits including all postings necessary to properly record loan payments from loan customers, and addressing all bank inquiries.

•Providing accounting information as needed to external accountants regarding tax preparation and external audits.

•Working with the NWKEICI Program Specialist to produce an annual budget and forecasts; reporting significant budget differences to program specialist(s) and/or Board of Directors.

•Preparing timely, monthly balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and statements of cash flow, including reports comparing actual vs. budgeted profit and loss statements.

•Working with the NWKEICI Board of Directors to establish and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and implementing a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

•Overseeing the payroll process, including posting of necessary payroll entries, making all payroll tax deposits timely, and preparing and filing all necessary payroll returns.

•Developing and maintaining specialized databases and systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, and related statistical information; creating and distributing standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses, as required.

•Monitoring and coordinating the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed; managing administrative problems and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded granting period.

•Performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Education / Experience / Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.

•Three to five years of accounting experience required.

•Must have a valid driver’s license.

•Must be willing and available to travel as needed.

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes

•Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting.

•Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

•Highly proficient with accounting software.

•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

•Ability to travel and attend off-premises meetings and events, which may occasionally include overnight stays.

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the individual in this role. It does not list all possible duties that may be assigned. NWKEICI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA and all applicable laws.