Staff Accountant

About the role

The Staff Accountant will work under the direction and guidance of the General Ledger Accountant and Director of Finance to implement systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five years. The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day general ledger maintenance that helps enhance department efficiencies and supports regulatory compliance. The Staff Accountant will also be involved in strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development initiatives, as well as planning for expansion.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the financial system(s) including accounts, vendors, and sub-contractors.
• Process subcontractor invoices and set up financial reporting mechanisms for contractors.
• Day-to-Day Accounting Activities primarily related A/R and all related follow-up.
• Conduct transactional and analytical duties associated with accounts receivable including performing bank deposits and tracking and following up on all accounts receivables and submitting fee for service/ flat rate invoices to funders.
• Reconcile accounts receivable, deferred revenues, and support with TRNA schedules.
• Prepare standard and adjusting monthly journal entries in support of the monthly close.
• Participate in ad-hoc accounts receivable/ payable analysis as requested by management.
• Work with the Director of Finance and CFO to establish written accounting procedures.
• Aid in preparing annual audit schedules and coordinating the annual audit.
• Aid in any government audits that may occur.
• Support as backup to Accounts Payable functions and other general ledger maintenance.
• Support with grant billing if needed.
• Gather all necessary financial reporting to Federal, City and other agencies, as needed.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience and BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or extensive work experience in lieu of degree such as 6 plus year or more experience in related work.
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit allocation methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in NetSuite.
• Self-Starter, detailed oriented, organized, analytic, able to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Good organization, documentation, and time management skills.
• Excellent Math skills.
• Tech-savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-moving environment.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail oriented.
• 10-key by touch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced College courses in accounting or related field of studies.
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to create formulas and pivot tables in excel.
• 5+ years’ experience in the Non-Profit Industry.
• Proficient with payment platforms like DIVVY and RAMP.

Benefits

• 14 Paid Holidays
• On-Demand training memberships to bolster professional development
• Dental/Vision/ 85% employer-paid & 40% dependent paid Medical Insurance
• 401k eligibility from day one & up to 3% matching after one year
• 529 Educational Savings Plan from Principle
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident & Hospital Indemnity
• Whole Life Insurance With Cash Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection and Legal Services
• Discount pet insurance through ASPCA
• Generous work/life balance