Staff Accountant - Non-Profit

Staff Accountant

Fuller Center is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team, driven by a powerful mission: to empower economically challenged children and families through education, helping them build positive futures within our community. Our vision is to be a leading, progressive Child and Family Center, continually striving for excellence and acting as a catalyst for positive community transformation. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

As a Staff Accountant, you will be an integral member of professional and administrative support person(s) in the Finance Department. The Staff Accountant is involved in all aspects of accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting. This position performs intermediate level accounting work, such as processing transactions, preparing financial statements, and assisting with management and compliance oversight for grants, contracts, and other awards from government, foundation, and corporate funders. The Staff Accountant is expected to demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the organization while maintaining high standards of financial integrity. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review all incoming check requests and enter accounts payable transactions; prepare documentation for CFO review prior to check printing
• Respond to staff and vendor inquiries regarding payment status and expense coding
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing, including data entry/import, validation of account distribution, supporting documentation, and approval evidence, using QuickBooks and related banking systems
• Process weekly check runs and submit to the Senior Accountant for signature and distribution
• Monitor and reconcile outstanding checks, collaborating with appropriate staff to resolve discrepancies

Accounts Receivable:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls on cash receipts
• Collaborate with Development staff to create and reconcile invoices for outstanding pledges
• Prepare Grants & Contracts invoices, and apply payments, in QuickBooks Desktop.
• Process cash receipts, make bank deposits, and record payments received.

Staff Credit Cards:

• Serve as the primary liaison with the credit card company for issuing, closing, and managing credit limits for staff credit cards
• Coordinate with cardholders to ensure timely receipt submission, accurate expense coding, proper approval documentation, and entry of transactions into the accounting system
• Reconcile credit card statements at the beginning of each month

Monthly Close Process:

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Manage fixed assets, including recording depreciation, additions, disposals, and updating the inventory spreadsheet
• Prepare monthly closing journal entries in accordance with the monthly close checklist
• Maintain the general ledger by posting, reviewing journal entries, and performing month-end account reconciliations
• Assist Program staff in reconciling monthly Center expenses and in-kind donations; coordinate with Development staff to ensure proper entry of Bloomerang transactions

Additional Responsibilities:

• Recordkeeping: Track and maintain documentation for grant compliance, annual audit, and funder desk reviews
• Support: Provide back up support to other members of the finance team as needed
• Audit & Form 990: Prepare required workpapers and provide requested documentation during annual financial audit, single audit, and form 990
• Attend external conferences, trainings, and represent the Fuller Center professionally.
• Maintain strong internal communication across all departments and teams.
• Serve as a positive representative of the Fuller Center to families, staff, volunteers, and external partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience (Non-profit preferred).
• Computer/System Skills: Excel and Microsoft Office software. Financial accounting software, preferably QuickBooks Desktop. Experience with Procare and Bloomerang
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
• Skill in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work; developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Skill in active listening, reading comprehension, writing and speaking with others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate a highly professional demeanor; ability to work successfully with a wide variety of constituents including donors, board members, volunteers, and professional consultants.
• Ability to demonstrate levels of integrity, trustworthiness, flexibility, compassion, and humor that are necessary to address the practicalities of a growing nonprofit, along with the creativity and persistence required to elicit new thinking and change.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and follow standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage projects from implementation to execution.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and processes.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Language Skills: This role requires a strong command of the English language, including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents and technical procedures. You should be proficient in typing reports, entering data, and generally possess the computer skills needed for the role.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting and standing for extended periods; occasional stooping, squatting, and running.
• Moderate driving between campuses and external meetings is required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.

FFCDC is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to a diverse and harmonious workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)/401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
****Daily Free Lunch

Work Location: In person