Staff Accountant

The individual will work closely with the Development and Program teams, ensuring accuracy in grant billing and compliance with funders’ requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with programmatic staff to establish precise grant budgets and track expenses and revenue for alignment with budgets and expense allocations.
• Prepare and process grant invoicing for programs, conducting regular reviews with programmatic staff to ensure spending aligns with grant requirements and resolving discrepancies as necessary.
• Prepare precise grant financial reporting and analysis to meet compliance requirements and support accurate decision-making.
• Participate in all grant audits and prepare necessary documentation.
• Ensure proper journal entries are completed related to funding sources.
• Regularly reconcile grant accounts, including accurate recording of all grant financial transactions in the general ledger in compliance with accounting standards.
• Ensure adherence to all grant terms and requirements, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Work in partnership with the Development team for proper allocation of permanent equivalent payroll.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of grant transactions, financial reporting, and communication with funders.
• Provide financial support to programmatic staff regarding budget and expense management.
• Work with the Development team to financially close out grants, including final reporting and reconciling financial data for grant award documentation.
• Maintain and update internal grant accounting, billing, and reporting processes and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and maintaining general ledger.
• Ability to prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Familiarity with month-end close procedures and reporting.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite and Oracle financial software systems.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and SAP for accounting functions.
• Strong analytical skills to review financial data and provide accurate reports.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A commitment to ethical standards and high levels of integrity.