Staff Accountant II

Staff Accountant II

Staff Accountant II is a professional position expected to perform at a high level of responsibility. It is a "hand-on" working position requiring performance of personally assigned duties with minimal supervision. Must be proficient in the knowledge of understanding accounting principles. Staff Accountant II will be verifying, preparing and submitting invoices to grantors/customers and vendors as applicable, reconciling bi-weekly credit card statements, retaining all receipts and code for posting to the general ledgers. Preparing and entering journal entries. Prepares end-of-the-month schedules on the assigned accounts payable, receivable & other liability accounts of responsibility. Requires commitment to the financial safeguards of the organization.

Job duties include preparing and making bank deposits, as well as preparing statements for review. Ensure cash receipts are posted to the correct invoice. Auditing purchase orders and invoices. Maintaining accurate records, including journals, ledgers, receipts, and invoices. Ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures. Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately monthly. Prepare monthly account reconciliations. Assist with analyzing financial statements monthly and report on variances. Ensure proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers. Serve as backup to approve expense transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries. Review and process project related contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and other various agreements as required. Review projects for accurate revenue recognition and provide project analysis and recommendations based on findings. Confidentiality of client information, donors, team members and the AGIF-NVOP. Such information is to be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only.

Job requirements include a bachelor's degree in accounting is highly preferred. At least two years of experience in performing direct accounts payable and other accounting tasks. Must have access to reliable transportation. Must have a current Texas driver's license at all times. Must have applicable automobile liability insurance at all times. Must pass drug testing and background check. All personnel of the organization must be bondable.

Skills and competencies include excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Problem solving. Comfortable running variance analysis. Comfortable collaborating with others to run month end closes and expense reports. Computer literate. Professional and productive demeanor, as well as ensuring that actions are supportive of others.