Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Review historical cash activity and reconcile account balances to resolve aged differences and open items.
• Analyze unreconciled transactions, trace supporting details, and determine the source of cash variances.
• Prepare and post necessary journal entries to correct discrepancies and align balances with supporting records.
• Perform daily cash receipt and reconciliation activities to maintain accurate financial reporting.
• Investigate exceptions promptly and document findings to support resolution of outstanding accounting issues.
• Work closely with internal accounting staff to prioritize backlog items and bring reconciliations up to date.
• Maintain organized reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for audit-ready records.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on cash reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and working within the general ledger.
• Ability to manage daily cash receipts and complete daily reconciliation activities with accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with careful attention to detail when researching discrepancies.
• Experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, journal entries, and daily cash reconciliation. They should also possess the ability to work independently in either an onsite or remote setting.