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Accounting Associate

Sheltering Arms • Atlanta, GA • 3h ago

SHELTERING ARMS

EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTERS

JOB DESCRIPTION

OFFICIAL TITLE: Accounting Associate

SUPERVISOR: Director of Accounting

SALARY RANGE : In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time Exempt

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Accounting Associate shall be responsible for data entry into the General Ledger system and related subsystems. Works closely with the Director of accounting to ensure all accounting functions related to federal and local grants are recorded efficiently and effectively. Provides support for all accounting functions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.)

Works under the supervision of the Director of Accounting to perform data entry into all sub-systems.

Review and reconcile receipts with the respective systems and the deposits into the bank account.

Preparation of monthly prepayment and accrual journal entries for review and posting.

Manages all accounts payable functions to ensure proper payment and recording.

Maintenance of a calendar of key dates for monthly closes, audits, key filings, and financial statement preparations and publications.

Other duties assigned by the Director of Accounting or CFO.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Proficient in Word and Excel

Strong written and oral communications skills

Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

High school degree or Experience in accounting or related field

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. without assistance; 50 lbs. with assistance. Position requires the ability to reach with hands and arms as well as to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Ability to talk and hear as well as stand, walk, and sit required. Occasional need to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to travel to all center locations and special events as well as worked extended hours and/or a flexible schedule. Must pass a criminal background check and also a drug screen.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated consistent with Sheltering Arms evaluation policy.

Date Established : 02/16/2026

Date(s) Revised :

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by leadership. Sheltering Arms reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

(*) Essential job duties -the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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