Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Type: Full Time

Job Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

This position manages the agency’s revenue processes and assists with managing the agency’s grant contracts and chart of accounts.

Key Responsiblites

• Manages the recognition of Development revenue, submitting timely and accurate deposits to the accounting system; enters all donation and grant amounts as A/R entries in the accounting system.
• Collaborates with Development team to provide budget and forecast information for grant applications.
• Develops financial performance reports to funders and internal partners.
• Works with Director of Compliance and Administration to reconcile income between fundraising, program, and accounting systems in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assists with financial reporting on government contracts, coordinating with other agency staff on HMIS and programmatic reporting as needed.

• Assists with the agency's annual financial statement audit and Form 990 tax return.
• Maintain internal controls over agency’s fiscal responsibilities.

• Remains up to date on contract regulations and legislation regarding allowable expenses and makes adjustments as needed; attends all applicable trainings.

• Works with CFO to complete timely reports for Finance Committee and Board of Directors.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are required to perform job duties effectively.
• Performs other duties as requested by the CFO or as dictated by circumstances of growth and/or planning.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or comparable field.
• Minimum two years of experience working in grants management, including experience in budget management, revenue reporting, and forecasting.

• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

• Commitment to results with emphasis on accountability.
• Ability to work independently.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage towards deadlines.
• Sense of humor, integrity, impeccable work ethic.
• Knowledge of Office 365, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software like QuickBooks Online preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: Ability to lift and carry at least 10 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.