Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing from receipt through payment, including coding, approval coordination, and disbursement administration.
• Examine vendor invoices and employee expense submissions to confirm accuracy, required documentation, and adherence to organizational policies.
• Create and post journal entries with proper backup and maintain assigned general ledger accounts through timely monthly reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank activity, credit card accounts, and other balance sheet items, researching differences and resolving exceptions efficiently.
• Contribute to the monthly close by assembling supporting schedules, completing reconciliations, and preparing documentation used in financial reporting.
• Provide departmental reporting support by distributing monthly expense information, reviewing coding concerns, and following up on unusual variances.
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting, audit requests, external accountant inquiries, and other compliance-related documentation.
• Recommend improvements to accounting workflows and internal controls, document procedures, and support effective use of accounting and finance systems.
• Partner with internal teams on purchasing and payment processes while contributing to financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including hands-on work in accounts payable and general ledger functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of core accounting principles, financial controls, account reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting compliance activities such as 1099 reporting; exposure to corporate tax, sales tax, or related filings is a plus.
• Familiarity with nonprofit or faith-based organization accounting environments is beneficial.
• Proficiency with accounting platforms such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling confidential financial information.
• Effective communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Accounting principles
• Financial controls
• Account reconciliations
• Month-end processes
• Journal entries
• Compliance activities
• Nonprofit or faith-based organization accounting
• Accounting platforms
• Microsoft Excel
• Analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• Sound judgment
• Communication skills
• Organization skills
• Time management skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Lifetime life and disability insurance
• Access to top jobs
• Competitive compensation
• Free online training
• Company 401(k) plan