• Processes a variety of Center for Women accounting transactions to verify accuracy, proper calculations and amounts, including accurate and timely documentation
• Tallies monies received, reconciles resident trust fund accounts and prepares bank documents
• Prepares resident journal entries; reconciles monthly resident statements and may prepare other basic financial reports on a monthly basis.
• Prepares and maintains resident payroll records
• Responds to resident inquiries about trust fund balance and/or work release accounting
• Completes resident trust fund and work release accounting transactions and NCDPS reports
• Ensures resident trust fund receipts are received and prepared for CCT Accounting
• Makes regular trust fund deposits
• Ensures compliance with CCT internal financial processes and audit controls
• Maintains accurate trust fund and work release accounting records and data for the Center for Women annual report to the NC Legislature
• Organizes and maintains accounting files for resident trust fund accounts and work release accounting
• Assists Case Manager and Program Director with required NCDPS work release accounting paperwork

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and relevant experience
• Must have demonstrated working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and reporting guidelines
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and other software (ie. Excel, Word, Access, MS Office, Chrome, etc.).
• Ability to maintain routine accounting records, including but not limited to gathering and reporting financial information/data in standardized formats
• Ability to detect, investigate, and resolve multiple financial scenarios, including knowing when to escalate to Program Director or higher level of management.
• Ability to demonstrate strong cultural competence while working with a diverse population of currently incarcerated women
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible, patient, yet assertive and able to work with a diverse population of residents and staff
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Must have proven verbal and written communication skills
• Must have proven interpersonal, organizational skills
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to details
• Committed to helping and supporting the justice-involved population
• Prior experience or demonstrated knowledge of corrections (residential programs preferred)
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as defined in the Duties and Responsibilities of this job description.