Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

Description

At Goochland Cares, strong financial stewardship helps make our mission possible. We’re seeking an Accountant who enjoys the details of accounting, takes pride in accurate and reliable financial information, and is excited about using technology, data, and continuous improvement to help a nonprofit organization serve its community.

Goochland Cares is a mission-centered, community-driven nonprofit committed to serving our neighbors with excellence and compassion. Just as we care deeply for our clients, we care deeply for our team.

Our employees consistently rate Goochland Cares as an exceptional place to work — averaging 4.8 out of 5 in employee engagement surveys. Staff frequently highlight our supportive culture, collaborative environment, strong work-life balance, great benefits, and meaningful impact on the community.

We believe great work happens when people feel valued, supported, and connected to purpose. At Goochland Cares, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference every day.

The Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of Goochland Cares' financial information. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for performing professional accounting functions, coordinating the monthly financial close, preparing financial reports and analyses, and maintaining the organization's accounting systems and financial data.

This position serves as the organization's primary day-to-day technical accounting resource and is responsible for reviewing financial transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, documentation, and compliance with organizational policies. The Accountant works directly with other members of the Finance & Operations team to ensure the organization's financial records are accurate, complete, and timely.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and technology-focused, with a passion for leveraging accounting systems and financial data to improve organizational decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Serve as the primary steward of the organization's financial data by ensuring transactions are complete, accurately classified, properly supported, and reconciled across all financial systems.
• Coordinate and execute the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close process in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, investment accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Maintain the organization's fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the general ledger.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Record and reconcile deposits within the accounting system, ensuring all deposits are accurately matched to supporting donor, client, grant, or program activity.
• Coordinate with the Development Department to reconcile donor contributions, online giving platforms, and fundraising activity to the general ledger.
• Assist with grant accounting, restricted fund tracking, and financial reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules, work papers, and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit.
• Monitor financial activity and identify trends, variances, or unusual transactions requiring management attention.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Serve as backup for key finance functions during absences or peak workload…