Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Department by working closely with the Controller, the Director of Finance, and the CFO & Director of Administration.
• Enter vendor bills in the accounting system for payment.
• Process accounts payable, including verifying manager approvals and organizing supporting documents.
• Create check payments, post, file backup documentation, and mail check disbursements.
• Monitor online banking processes, including positive pay.
• Prepare Accounts Receivable vouchers and general ledger journal entries.
• Review customer discrepancies and past‑due amounts; follow up on delinquent accounts as requested.
• Prepare deposits for the bank, reconcile them, and enter them into the accounting system.
• Review credit card activity, reconcile, and enter in the accounting system.
• Assist with grant financial reporting and staff timesheet compilation.
• Collect W-9s and 1099 reporting.
• Maintain accounting schedules including fixed assets, prepaid schedules, payroll liabilities, and deferred revenue.
• Create and record month‑end accrual journal entries, including depreciation and prepaid assets.
• Assist with funder reviews and annual audit preparations.
• Solicit and record in‑kind donations for frontline and office needs.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with substantial related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Well‑organized, analytical individual who can pay attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with databases, Microsoft Word, and spreadsheet skills using Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate initiative and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to social justice and a passion for serving underprivileged communities.