Nonprofit Accountant

Organization background:

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national, non-profit career and technical student organization (CTSO) of middle school and high school students engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Currently 300,000 student members in 3,000 schools participate in TSA through competitions, intracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and community service. TSA is a non-partisan, non-sectarian 501(c) (3) that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, or disability.

This is a full-time position (a part-time position of 30 hours per week could be considered). The person who fills this position is responsible for fulfilling the duties listed below. This position has no supervisory duties.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare assets, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Issue payments
• Maintain accounting controls
• Produce error-free accounting reports
• Prepare financial statements according to schedule
• Assist with the annual budgeting process
• Manage internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Research and stay current on accounting issues and trends

Requirements – apply only if these requirements are met:

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in related field
• At least five years experience in the accounting field
• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Experience with accounting software
• Experience working at a small non-profit
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

This position includes basic HR responsibilities such as:

• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
• Serve as a point of contact for employee queries and concerns
• Interpret, assist, and inform employees regarding leave management, benefit administration, and HR procedures and policies within the specified guidelines
• Review, process, and verify new hire and retirement documentation for all employees
• Maintain and update personnel records

A background check, credit check, reference check, and education verification will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.