Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant position involves maintaining the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and supporting cross-departmental initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, posting journal entries, reviewing and validating transactions, and ensuring accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, and fund accounting.
• Reconcile accounts and perform bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review source documents for compliance with applicable rules and regulations; determine proper handling of financial transactions and report discrepancies as needed.
• Process and maintain financial records, including coding documents, updating accounts, compiling documentation, and generating reports.
• Aid in the preparation, analysis, and distribution of internal financial statements, including program income statements, general ledgers, and budgets.
• Track grant funding and expense allocations for internal programs.
• Utilize accounting software — primarily Sage Intacct — for day-to-day accounting functions; support special projects related to system development and process improvements.
• Maintain and update accounting and technical transaction databases; ensure data integrity across integrated systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as a liaison between the Finance Department and other internal teams; communicate accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls clearly and professionally.
• Act as a resource and point of support for the Accounting Assistant; share knowledge and provide guidance as needed.
• Respond to internal requests for financial information within the scope of authority; interpret and explain organizational policies and procedures as applicable.
• Ensure financial documents comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and digital document management; ensure all reports and paperwork are completed accurately and on time.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience with account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience with enterprise-level accounting systems, including data integration and transfer between systems.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, standards, and methods (GAAP).
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal rules and regulations governing accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills including use for reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Comfortable working in cloud-based computing environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and self-review.
• Experience with digital document file management and organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan — employer match available after one (1) year of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) — includes accrued vacation time, sick leave, and paid company holidays throughout the year.