Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core financial operations for a mission-driven organization. This role oversees daily accounting activities, contributes to accurate and timely reporting, and helps maintain compliance with financial, tax, and audit requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting records across the general ledger, journals, payroll documentation, accounts payable, cash receipts, and permanent financial files.

• Prepare recurring monthly accounting schedules and entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, rent-related balances, interest receivables, capital activity, and bank reconciliations.

• Review financial transactions for accuracy, ensure proper coding, and support both month-end and year-end close activities.

• Produce financial information and supporting analyses for leadership, the Finance Committee, the Board, and departmental stakeholders on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Partner with external auditors during financial statement audits and help ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.

• Complete required tax filings on schedule while maintaining compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including corporate and sales tax obligations as needed.

• Monitor revenue and spending patterns to support cash management and maintain accurate tracking of grants, restricted funds, and related compliance documentation.

• Administer and update the chart of accounts, subfunds, project codes, and related accounting system structures, and assist with annual workers’ compensation audit and system close procedures.

• Carry out additional accounting and reporting assignments as business needs require.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• At least three years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with computerized accounting systems; familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, along with confidence working with financial data and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, manage general ledger activity, and support tax-related reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and eligibility to be bondable.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, insurable driving record, and access to a personal vehicle for occasional local travel if needed.