Staff Accountant

About the role

This position handles daily processing of general ledger transactions, including payables, receivables, disbursements, payroll processing, and required tax and payroll filings.

Responsibilities

• Process and post agency payroll accurately and timely.
• Create general ledger entries to ensure proper record keeping.
• Obtain and scan necessary documentation to appropriate drives for audit purposes.
• Complete payable tasks as assigned, ensuring proper coding and documentation for audit purposes.
• Organize and maintain documentation for auditing purposes.
• Participate in annual and funder-specific audits by providing supporting documentation as assigned.
• Establish electronic funds transfers with eligible vendors and funders to streamline payments and receipts.
• Process checks and/or electronic funds transfers as assigned.
• Cross-train for selected areas to provide coverage and backup.
• Participate in month-end and year-end procedures as appropriate.
• Create payroll and other state and federal reports as requested in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business, accounting, or related field with three years of experience in accounting or Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.

Skills

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Abila/MIP or related software.
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience working in a hospital, clinic, or physician’s office.
• Previous experience with grant accounting and payroll.
• Bilingual.

Supervision

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• May require sitting for long periods of time.
• Some bending, lifting, stooping, and stretching required.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as a computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and calculator.
• Some lifting may be involved, up to 35 pounds.