STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Staff Accountant

Location: Louisville, KY

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Salary

Introduction:

Volunteers of America Mid-States is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

Volunteers of America Mid-States offers a rich and robust benefits package that supports a healthy work life balance, which includes the following: Health and Wellness Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) Health and Wellness Program Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account Short Term Disability MetLife Legal Plans Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance (company paid) 403b retirement plan with company fund matching Employee discounts Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

Job Summary and Qualifications:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team in Louisville, KY. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and supporting the accounting department with various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our financial processes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with balance sheet account cleanup and reconcile various balance sheet accounts on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis; includes a focus on AP and AR.
• Assist with Accounts Payable including identifying process efficiencies.
• Assist with grants billing and processing as needed
• Prepare and enter approved journal entries.
• Create and upload reports for EFTs and the positive pay program.
• Provide customer service to external and internal partners related to receivables.
• Assist as needed with the annual audit; prepare requested audit schedules.
• Assist with the identification of deficiencies in internal controls and the development of compensating/alternate controls to strengthen the identified weaknesses.
• Continuously search for improvements to accelerate/improve the billing process and cash application process.
• Serve as key player in accounting system conversion.
• Other projects as assigned.

What You Must Have:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, or a related education/experience combination.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to develop and integrate AI applications.
• The ability to effectively handle confidential information and materials.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in non-profit accounting.

Effect on End Results:

• Maintain compliance with Volunteers of America, regulatory and funding source requirements.
• Provide accurate financial and other data in a timely and concise manner.
• To model agency core values of integrity, compassion, diversity, commitment & justice to all internal and external contacts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.