Staff Accountant

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and team-oriented Staff Accountant who is willing to roll up their sleeves to join our team.  As our Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting and will report directly to the Controller. This role requires excellence in many areas of accounting including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other areas within the accounting function. This is a great position for you if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and are mission-oriented.

Accounts Receivable

·       Applies receipts via check, Benevity and Click & Pledge into the accounting system and apply deposits and batches of payments.

·       Researches and solves payment discrepancies

·       Monitors AR aging schedule and makes collections

·       Communicates with appropriate staff when payments have been received

·       Processes adjustments to accounts as needed

·       Deposits payments received

Accounts Payable

·       Oversees and reviews vouchered invoices and check runs

·       Serves as back up support for the critical functions of the A/P Specialist

·       Serves as the initial contact for customers along with the A/P Specialist to assist with problem solving and documenting actions taken to resolve issues

·       Reviews schedule of invoices for proper and timely payments and current processes to ensure compliance

·       Ensures timely receipt of W-9s and submission of 1099s to appropriate vendors and to the IRS

Accounting

·       Prepares and maintains Restricted Net Asset Schedule

·       Maintains and reconciles Fixed Asset Schedule

·       Assists in monthly closing and year end audit

·       Assists with preparing tax returns and corporate reporting requirements

·       Provides support and coverage for other accounting staff as necessary

Qualifications & Skills

 The Staff Accountant will be a high integrity, dedicated and experienced professional. The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

·       Experience with Intacct and Concur software is preferred

·       Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications necessary, especially Excel

·       General knowledge of A/P and Expense Reporting

·       General knowledge of accounting principles including GAAP

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong analytical, technical skills and ability to link information together

·       Good organizational skills and ability to handle a high volume of work

·       Adept at seeing process improvement techniques and communicating them to management

·       Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately

·       Ability to positively and comfortably handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with focused attention to detail

·       Excellent problem-solving skills

·       Self-Starter

·       Accounting experience: 3-7 years

Education & Certifications

·       Graduation from 4-year college with a major in Business/Finance/Accounting or appropriate degree in a related field with 3 years of working experience in Accounting

·       Performs other job related duties as requested