Staff Accountant

About the role

The Staff Accountant plays an important role in keeping the financial operations of The Just One Project accurate, organized, and moving forward. They support day-to-day accounting activities, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, grant reimbursement documentation, financial reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records, including invoices, receipts, vendor documentation, W-9s, ACH forms, and in-kind donation records
• Use QuickBooks Online to enter, organize, and manage financial transactions and supporting documentation
• Process ACH and invoice payments and complete payment verifications
• Aid with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Reconcile credit card expenses, bank transactions, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare journal entries and support monthly financial close and Finance Department checklist activities
• Aid with monthly and quarterly grant reimbursement requests, including gathering invoices, receipts, timesheets, proof of payment, and other required backup documentation
• Complete reimbursement forms and transaction worksheets and help organize complete, audit-ready reimbursement packets
• Prepare weekly deposit logs and partner with the Development team to reconcile financial information
• Collect and organize staff timesheets by pay period
• Maintain and update vendor information in QuickBooks Online
• Support deposits, withdrawals, financial documentation, and record storage
• Help ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting requirements, internal policies, grant requirements, and financial controls
• Support the Director of Finance and Executive Leadership with special projects and other financial or administrative needs
• Represent The Just One Project at organization-wide events, including participation in six mandatory Pop Up & Give events each year

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, including FASB standards and fund accounting
• Demonstrated proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to stay organized, meet deadlines, and successfully manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential financial information
• A valid, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include CPA license or progress toward CPA, experience with restricted funding and government grant accounting, one or more years of nonprofit experience

Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential financial information

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Additional insurance options including Life Insurance, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, and Pet Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Paid Time Off, accrued from your start date
• 2 floating holidays
• Birthday Pay
• Bereavement pay
• Paid parental leave
• 6+ weeks of paid holiday time off per year