Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Revenue Accountant is responsible for the accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of earned and contributed revenue, including admissions, retail, food & beverage, memberships, gifts, pledges, and grants. This role manages daily deposits, payroll journal entries, accounts receivable, pledge and grant accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile daily cash and payment deposits across multiple revenue streams.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries, reconciling payroll data to the general ledger.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, aging reports, and discrepancy resolution.
• Record pledge and grant-related journal entries in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958).
• Review grant agreements and assist with revenue recognition and classification.
• Reconcile donor and financial records between fundraising and accounting systems.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for revenue, receivables, and deferred revenue accounts.
• Support month-end, year-end, and audit processes through journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Research and apply GAAP and nonprofit accounting guidance to transactions.
• Utilize AI tools to assist with reconciliations, accounting research, documentation, and process improvements.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records.
• Recommend process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4+ years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, contributions, pledges, grants, and restricted funds.
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll to the general ledger.
• Ability to research accounting standards independently and apply guidance appropriately.
• Experience using AI tools in an accounting or finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems; experience with nonprofit accounting software is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; payroll and planning software experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.