Staff Accountant

Basic Function

Responsible for various month-end closing activities including preparing general journal entries, reconciling various general ledger accounts and generating and analyzing financial reports. Perform quarterly and annual accounting activities inclusive of assisting with year-end closing, annual audits and budgeting. Responsible for grant financial accounting and reporting in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements.

• Track and complete federal, state and private grant accounting responsibilities including budget preparation, expense tracking, drawdowns and monthly/quarterly financial reports to grantors in compliance with applicable regulations and practices and periodic follow‐up/updates to affected departments.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts monthly including researching and resolving open items.
• Prepare monthly journal entries while assuring and verifying supporting documentation.
• Conduct general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data and identify and correct any discrepancies.
• Manage fixed assets including monthly depreciation entries, asset additions and disposals and monthly reconciliation of the subledger.
• Verify, update and run monthly allocations for a variety of expenditures and costs.
• Assist the Finance team with the annual budget, annual audit, development of accounting policies and procedures and other miscellaneous projects and activities.
• Willingness to expand beyond current role to support the Finance team and organization as needed.
• Participate in general GSIL events and activities.
• Maintain professional knowledge/skills by reviewing professional literature and attending trainings.
• Support and uphold GSIL policies and procedures, workplace regulations and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional accounting experience (non‑profit setting preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated ability to carry out tasks necessary to meet job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Ex Word, SharePoint).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills to provide professional and timely support to our internal and external users of financial information.

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of federal and state grant regulatory requirements including budget preparation, oversight and reporting (Preferred)
• Knowledge of the Abila MIP accounting system or equivalent accounting system (Ex. Net Suite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Ability to understand and analyze complex accounting processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness and problem solve.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to think critically to identify issues.
• Ability to work effectively with other areas within the organization and foster collaboration within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy of work and high professional standards.

While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to sit, to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment, to move throughout the building and to attend outside meetings.

Employee may occasionally need to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects (e.g., files or presentation materials). This position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas and to comprehend and present detailed and critical information including but not limited to financial information. Exceptional judgment and creativity are regularly required to evaluate results and make decisions.

Reasonable accommodation will be made available to assist persons with disabilities to perform the essential…