Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the organization by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and grant requirements. This role is essential to maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the organization's mission through sound financial stewardship. Prepare and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, analyze P&L results, and report unusual trends, variances, or issues to management.

Requirements

• Support the efficiency of the finance department by implementing improved accounting processes, tools, and financial systems.

• Uphold confidentiality standards and perform additional accounting duties as assigned to support departmental operations

• 2+ years of experience in general ledger or public accounting (non-tax)

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, accurate work under tight timelines

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Collaborative team player who can also work independently and take initiative as a self-starter

• Must be comfortable to work with a hybrid/remote team

• Industry experience in one of the following areas: healthcare, senior care, multi-entity accounting, or public accounting (attest/CAS) experience preferred

• Day to Day Transactions: Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.

• Month End Processing: Completes financial statements. Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations that have been previously set up and supported by Controller or CFO.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit experience preferred)
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic fund accounting principles
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills