Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The mission of Healthy Start is to improve maternal and child health and to reduce poor birth outcomes and infant mortality.

Healthy Start works alongside families across Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties through direct service and community education; coalition building, collaboration, and convening; research; and policy, advocacy, and training. Our programs support mothers, fathers, babies, and families, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing disparities.

Join our mission-driven organization as a Staff Accountant responsible for maintaining specific accounting processes and records of the organization and assisting the accounting department with various related tasks. This position will work under the direction of the Controller with a hybrid structure based on three days per week onsite.

Our Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining specific accounting processes and records of the organization and assisting the accounting department with various related tasks. This position will work under the direction of the Controller with a hybrid structure based on three days per week onsite.

What you will do:

• Help maintain a strong internal control environment and compliance with US GAAP, other regulatory requirements, and internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare weekly billings to various funding sources as assigned.
• Assist with preparation of tax and compliance filings, including information needed for Form 990 and other reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly accounts payable/receivable, credit card transactions, and required subsidiary account reports.
• Prepare weekly billings to various funding sources as assigned.
• Reconcile cash accounts and prepare weekly transfer requests.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Assist with the preparation of grant budgets and reports.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial information.
• Prepare detailed schedules as required.

You’re a great fit if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other Business Accounting related field required.
• 2 or more years of experience in an accounting role.
• Experience in non-profit accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of commonly accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to compile and prepare reports and statements of financial data.
• Ability to interpret accounting and cost accounting records.
• Knowledge of payroll processing.
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or online preferred.
• Knowledge in accounting, as well as spreadsheet or other accounting related software such as MS Excel and Word and payroll software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• An absolute commitment to protecting the confidentiality of employee and agency information handled daily.
• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances are required.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted Pennsylvania Driver’s License and have reliable transportation; along with current and valid unrestricted automobile insurance and listing as an insured driver.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Physical Demands:

• The work performed is 95% office work requiring sitting, keying, typing and answering phones, with occasional light lifting, carrying, stooping, standing, bending, walking and filing.
• This position is hybrid and requires 3+ days in-office during regular organizational business hours.
• Intense mental, visual and aural attention is required as the work involves responding to requests, planning or performing work that is at times, can be fast paced.
• The other 5% of the position is conducted in the field. Candidate must possess the ability to work at locales outside of the office environment.
• Out of town and overnight travel may also be required on occasion.

Compensation:

The starting salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

· Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

· Retirement Plan (with matching contributions)

· Paid Time Off

· Maternity Leave

· Life & Disability Insurance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt