Staff Accountant

Share This: Share Staff Accountant on FacebookShare Staff Accountant on LinkedInShare Staff Accountant on X Recruitment began on September 28, 2026 and the job listing Expires on October 28, 2026 Full-time Apply Now As the Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in enhancing QARI’s financial operations. You will have advanced expertise in QuickBooks and a proven track record in financial management, including grant accounting. In this position the expectation is that you will possess strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. This is a vital role in QARI’s Finance Department, focusing on optimizing QuickBooks usage and ensuring the organization’s financial health. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller and program teams to support financial stewardship and drive operational efficiency. Responsibilities: QuickBooks Expertise: Manage and optimize the use of QuickBooks for all accounting processes, ensuringaccurate and efficient data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.Develop and maintain customized reports in QuickBooks to meet organizational andgrant-specific requirements.Train staff on QuickBooks best practices and troubleshoot system issues.Grant Management:Monitor and manage grant budgets, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.Prepare financial reports for grants, including interim and final submissions for funders.Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocations.Collaborate with program staff to develop grant budgets and support budget revisions.Accounting and Financial Management:Oversee daily cash flow and prepare forecasts to meet organizational financialobligations.Reconcile general ledger accounts and manage month-end and year-end closingprocesses.Prepare and post journal entries in alignment with accounting standards.Manage accounts payable and receivable, including grant-related transactions.Conduct monthly reconciliations for grant funding sources and operational accounts.Budgeting and Financial Planning:Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts for grant-funded and organizationalactivities.Provide variance analysis between budgets and actual expenditures.Support management with financial insights to guide decision-making.Compliance and Audit Support:Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including grant compliancerequirements.Assist with annual audits by providing detailed financial documentation.File necessary tax and regulatory reports in collaboration with external accounting firms.Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, particularly within QuickBooks, andimplement best practices.Streamline financial workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.Other Responsibilities:Provide training to staff on financial policies and procedures.Support fundraising efforts by creating budgets for grant proposals.Collaborate with other departments to integrate financial strategies into operationalplanning. Apply Now As the Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in enhancing QARI’s financial operations. You will have advanced expertise in QuickBooks and a proven track record in financial management, including grant accounting. In this position the expectation is that you will possess strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. This is a vital role in QARI’s Finance Department, focusing on optimizing QuickBooks usage and ensuring the organization’s financial health. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller and program teams to support financial stewardship and drive operational efficiency. Responsibilities: QuickBooks Expertise: Manage and optimize the use of QuickBooks for all accounting processes, ensuringaccurate and efficient data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.Develop and maintain customized reports in QuickBooks to meet organizational andgrant-specific requirements.Train staff on QuickBooks best practices and troubleshoot system issues.Grant Management:Monitor and manage grant budgets, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.Prepare financial reports for grants, including interim and final submissions for funders.Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocations.Collaborate with program staff to develop grant budgets and support budget revisions.Accounting and Financial Management:Oversee daily cash flow and prepare forecasts to meet organizational financialobligations.Reconcile general ledger accounts and manage month-end and year-end closingprocesses.Prepare and post journal entries in alignment with accounting standards.Manage accounts payable and receivable, including grant-related transactions.Conduct monthly reconciliations for grant funding sources and operational accounts.Budgeting and Financial Planning:Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts for grant-funded and organizationalactivities.Provide variance analysis between budgets and actual expenditures.Support management with financial insights to guide decision-making.Compliance and Audit Support:Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including grant compliancerequirements.Assist with annual audits by providing detailed financial documentation.File necessary tax and regulatory reports in collaboration with external accounting firms.Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, particularly within QuickBooks, andimplement best practices.Streamline financial workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.Other Responsibilities:Provide training to staff on financial policies and procedures.Support fundraising efforts by creating budgets for grant proposals.Collaborate with other departments to integrate financial strategies into operationalplanning.