The Financial Accountant I is responsible for the financial activities of the assigned programs.

• Manage billing process for assigned programs to include but not limited to: reviewing billing from programs, preparing expenditure report, filing claims with funding source, drawing process, income/advance recording.
• Manage financial and banking activities and cash analysis reports for Southwest Key Programs and its subsidiaries.
• Review and approve all check requests submitted by assigned programs to verify the spending is within the approved budget before submitting to the accounts payable department.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Work with program and executive management on the annual budget process as well as update budget with any modifications that arise.
• Become familiar with the funding source requirement on the financial aspects of the assigned programs to accurately prepare special reports for the funding source as needed.
• Provide financial advice as needed to all assigned programs taking into consideration program model and program location.
• Comply with company policies and accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries as required.
• Special projects and proposal development as needed.

• Assist in the monitoring of quality control on the financial matters for the whole organization as well as assigned programs.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of work station and other office equipment. Frequent typing, writing, bending and twisting. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

General office environment with moderate noise. This position is mostly sedentary, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.