Staff Accountant I Job Listing at Mind Springs Health in Grand Junction, CO (Job ID 131402)

Description

Position qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.  Minimum one (1) year Accounting experience required. Experience in computerized general ledger accounting systems, to include Great Plains and FRx Forecaster or equivalent General Ledger systems.

Job purpose: Under the general direction of the Director of Accounting, the Staff Accountant performs daily accounting activities such as, reconciliations, maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. 

Knowledge, Skill & Ability(include materials and equipment directly used):

• Knowledge of data processing, general office procedures and accounting principles as they relate to subsidiary and general ledgers.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to compute statistics and maintain accurate reports. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to comprehend various reports identify system and procedural inefficiencies and recommend viable resolutions.
• Familiarity with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include automated spreadsheet, Automated General Ledger and Sub Ledger accounting systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.  Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer.  Employee must be able to travel between Mind Springs sites.  May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental health conditions. Possible exposure to communicable disease.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.