Staff Accountant

Job Description

We are offering a contract for a permanent employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in the non-profit sector, based in a location in North Carolina. As a Staff Accountant, you will be tasked with a variety of technical accounting duties in support of our finance operations.

Responsibilities:

• Execute a range of accounting technical tasks to support financial operations

• Apply established bookkeeping principles and basic fund accounting in the review and processing of financial documents

• Utilize automated accounting systems to manage ledgers, registers, statements, and other fiscal documents

• Oversee the major processes of programs in a complete cycle, including account and statement reconciliation, and data entry

• Review, analyze, and compile a variety of financial reports such as sales tax and payroll tax reports

• Assist program managers with the creation and management of program and grant budgets

• Support the Finance Director with account and asset maintenance, budgeting, and financial record keeping

• Analyze balance sheets, trial balances, and revenue to expense reports, correct errors, and update accounts

• Prepare and post budget revisions, assist with annual audits, coordinate special projects as needed, and prepare journal entries.• Possess proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) duties, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor communication

• Demonstrate skills in managing Accounts Receivable (AR), including invoice creation, payment collection, and customer account reconciliation

• Show adeptness in executing bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of financial data, and identifying and resolving discrepancies

• Have a strong understanding of General Ledger operations, including chart of accounts maintenance, account balancing, and financial statement preparation

• Exhibit ability to prepare and post Journal Entries, including accruals, adjustments, and expense allocations

• Display competence in conducting Month End Close activities, such as revenue recognition, expense analysis, and financial reporting.