Staff Accountant JN

Accountant

Join a respected nonprofit organization in Wilmington. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mission by ensuring accurate financial management and reporting. The Accountant will play a vital role in promoting organizational transparency, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability.

To Apply for this Job

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Accrual basis) and nonprofit fund accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Yardi, ) and Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely recording of financial transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and other balance sheet accounts regularly.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP for nonprofits.
• Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Collaborate with program staff and the Finance Team to provide financial reporting on program budgets.

This full-time, exempt position operates during standard hours from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
. If you are passionate about financial management and want to make a difference in the nonprofit sector, we encourage you to apply! $65,000 - $75,000