Finance Officer

Required Competencies / Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the process for overall management and maintenance of a non-profit accounting environment.
• Knowledge of computer applications and technology functions related to the work, including but not limited to database, spreadsheet, word processing, accounting software, grant platforms, and Google suite. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to critical areas of responsibility.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software platforms and advanced Excel experience.
• Skilled in the ability to perform grant research, reporting, and records management;
• Skilled in professional-level written and oral communications.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in the completion of assignments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including financial statements, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to be an analytic and decisive decision-maker - collecting necessary data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions,
• Ability to adapt to challenging situations and possess creative problem-solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and tactfully communicate with co-workers, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to meet tight deadlines.