disAbility Law Center of Virginia Announces Career Opportunity - Posted 8.8

Fiscal Assistant Job Description

The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Fiscal Assistant. The disAbility Law Center is a new nonprofit organization that advocates for the legal rights of people with disabilities. The dLCV will succeed the Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy as Virginia's designated protection and advocacy system in the fall of 2013.

Summary:

The Fiscal Assistant performs a variety of accounting tasks including preparing journal entries, processing accounts payable, and preparation of monthly expenditure reports. Assist in other administrative task as directed.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be responsible for the receipt, review, and processing of invoices and other accounts payable items. Keying items into agency accounting system. Ensure timely and accurate recording of accounts payables. Prepare vendor and employee reimbursement checks. Reviews accounts payable assuring inclusion of necessary documentation and authorizations. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for all cost centers. Prepares monthly journal entries for assigned accounts and enters information into the accounting system. Maintain accounting files, research accounting issues and respond as appropriate. Assist with budget monitoring by tracking available balances in each program. Maintains current knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting principles and practices.

This position will also be tasked with calculating and tracking employee leave. Maintain weekly timesheets and monitor monthly time and attendance records.

Other duties include providing reading and transportation accommodations to staff with disabilities; maintain physical inventory of office furniture; provide assistance to Deputy Director of Finance and Operations; and participate in other agency wide projects as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent plus additional coursework in accounting, business or related area.
2. Two to four years of related clerical accounting experience
Ability to maintain confidential information.
3. Interpersonal skills necessary to work cooperatively and maintain communication with all levels of staff and external parties in the exchange information and resolution of problems.
4. Demonstrated sensitivities for people with disabilities and respect for diverse cultures
5. Demonstrated commitment to social justice
6. Analytical ability and mathematical aptitude necessary to perform accounting functions of moderate difficulty and conduct research necessary to resolve accounting discrepancies.
7. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize assignments.
8. Ability to work independently and show initiative in completion of projects and assignments.
9. Computer skills necessary to maintain accounting records and generate related reports. Demonstrated ability to work with various computer software packages including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access) and Outlook is required. Knowledge of Sage fund accounting or similar accounting software preferred.
10. Ability to handle pressures related to meeting deadlines and working on tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
11. Physical ability to work for extended periods of time at a computer and properly operate required office equipment and keying large volumes of work.

Your Toolkit for Community Conversations About Mental Health - Posted 8.5

The Toolkit for Community Conversations About Mental Health is designed to support communities interested in holding conversations about mental health using consistent information and approaches. It includes three parts: an Information Brief, a Discussion Guide, and a Planning Guide. The toolkit will help communities and individuals start a conversation about mental health and help identify innovative and creative next steps to address the mental health needs of our Nation.

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More Information About Community Conversations

To access more information about how to hold a community conversation about mental health or to reach our partners who can share their expertise as speakers, facilitators, or participants visit:

• MentalHealth.gov Conversations in Your Community
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Summits
• CreatingCommunitySolutions.org

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