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Staff Accountant (Disbursements)
The Association for Middle Level Education - Westerville, OH

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The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), formally National Middle School Association, seeks a Disbursements Accountant to join our team. AMLE is a non-profit membership association located in Westerville, OH. With a membership of 25,000 educators-primarily teachers, principals, and teacher educators-we are the premier association focused on the educational and developmental needs of kids aged 10-15. The Disbursements Accountant will report to the Controller of the associationJOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all accounts payable and payroll transactions. Also responsible for benefit administration, maintaining personnel records and other administration functions. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounts Payable Payroll and Human Resources Assist in Monthly Closing General ________________________________________________________________________ Accounts Payable - Responsible for the timely processing of accounts payable functions as follows: Verification of invoice accuracy, approvals, matching invoices to purchase orders and error resolution. Coding line items to correct GL account, entry into Accounts Payable system, reviewing weekly/monthly reports and reconciling the AP subledger to GL. Printing and mailing checks; filing of paperwork. Maintain credit card receipts and cross reference to credit card invoices. Process electronic payments. Follow up on outstanding/cancelled/modified Purchase Orders. Responsible for determining independent contractor status, acquiring Federal ID numbers and processing yearly 1099. Update the Cash Summary Schedule for all payable transactions. Payroll and Human Resources - Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and human resources as follows: Process and distributes weekly timesheets. Maintain vacation/sick/personal hours per employee, update staff calendar, and calculate weekly accruals. Process bi-weekly payroll (hours, salary changes, maintenance) on a web based third party system. Coordinate yearly processing of W-2's with 3rd party payroll processor. Review quarterly payroll tax returns prepared by 3rd party payroll processing company. Prepare and submit pension payments and year end 5500 pension tax return. Meet with new employees to review personnel handbook, process required personnel paperwork and review of benefit package. Responsible for benefit administration including set up of new employees in benefit plans at time of hire and/or eligibility and Cobra reporting for terminations and reviews monthly benefit invoices for accuracy. Maintain personnel files and compliancy; directories; key cards; staff schedules; pension provider meetings; job descriptions and evaluations. Update the Cash Summary Schedule for all payroll transactions. Stay current on labor law issues. Work on-site at the annual conference or other events as needed. Monthly Closing Reconcile and replenish petty cash. Run month end postage meter reports. Run weekly UPS reports and prepare entry. Prepare Visa and Amex Accruals. Process Affiliate Dual Dues. Accrue Premier Global Review for Accounts Payable accruals and update Staff Accountant (General) of outstanding invoices not processed. General Prepare semi-annual Sales Tax return. Prepare semi-annual Bureau of Workers' Compensation return. Maintain the filing system for contracts and other administration records. Manage all maintenance service contracts and rental agreements. Prepare Credit Applications. Update the postage machine for account codes and funding. Assist in record retention compliance. Have a thorough understanding of AMLE's Chart of Accounts Cooperate and collaborate willingly with others throughout the association and adjust to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrate initiative and reliability; take on tasks, follow through, and readily assist others in meeting targets and goals. Demonstrate professionalism through appearance and actions which enhance the association's image, including written and verbal communications. Seek and maintain knowledge and awareness of current issues, needs and trends in the accounting field. Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including accounts payable processing, payroll processing, human resource management, financial analysis, and general accounting preferably with a non-profit association. 4 year degree in Accounting preferred; minimum of an Associates Degree in Accounting Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably Microsoft Great Plains, web based Payroll systems, preferably ADP, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Ability to manage projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Ability to think, reason, and make sound judgments on how responsibilities are completed in compliance with association policies, standards and guidelines. AMLE offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a pleasant work environment. Please forward a cover letter, which includes salary requirements, and a resume. For more information about AMLE visit our website at www.amle.org. No telephone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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