Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting team, the organization and its donors by maintaining financial records while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies. The Staff Accountant will focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and General Accounting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Manage accounts receivable, create invoices and post payments, review A/R and manage collections as needed.
• Manage accounts payable, post invoices for payment, process checks and ACH payments; oversee vendor records.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide ad-hoc reports for the Finance Manager and CFAO as requested.
• Work cross functionally with the Project Grant Manager to create reports for department managers.
• Track and analyze A/R and A/P, providing regular reports to management.
• Identify areas of cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Assist with monthly grant billing by preparing vouchers for grant funders.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:

• Comply with nonprofit accounting principles, GAAP, Uniform Grant Guidance, and other relevant legal requirements.
• Assist with financial audits, ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained and provided to auditors.
• Create and maintain documentation for accounting procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work across the organization to streamline processes and improve financial processes.
• Collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of financial information for board meetings and grant reporting.

Other duties, as assigned.