Family & Children's Place
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The Staff Accountant supports the agency’s financial operations by performing transactional processing, maintaining accurate accounting records, and assisting with month-end close. This role ensures compliance with internal control standards and supports grant reporting through timely and accurate financial data.
Reports to:
Director of Finance
Supervises:
No supervisory responsibilities.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities All are essential functions of the job.
Accounts Payable
Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system with proper coding.
Prepare payment batches for review and approval by the Director of Finance.
Maintain AP subledger and assist with aging reports.
Ensure compliance with vendor setup and approval procedures.
Complete year-end 1099 processing.
Cash Receipts & Deposits
Prepare and initiate bank deposits (remote capture or lockbox).
Post cash receipts to the accounting system.
Maintain accurate AR records and reconcile aging reports monthly.
Reconcile development deposits with financial statements and resolve discrepancies.
Corporate Cards & Procurement
Reconcile and post credit card and vendor (e.g., Amazon Business) transactions.
Prepare monthly exception reports for missing receipts or unusual activity.
Ensure compliance with card program policies; cannot administer card limits or user access.
Payroll Accounting
Record payroll journal entries and allocations after payroll processing by HR.
Reconcile payroll to the General Ledger and bank statements.
Assist with labor allocation reporting for grant compliance.
General Ledger & Month-End Close
Maintain the General Ledger and assist with recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
Support month-end close by preparing schedules and variance analysis.
Ensure all entries have proper documentation and approval.
Compliance & Internal Controls
Follow segregation of duties standards: cannot approve payments, administer cards, or reconcile bank accounts.
Assist with 1099 vendor tracking and year-end filings.
Support audit preparation and provide requested documentation.
Other Duties
Perform special projects and cross-functional support as assigned by the Director of Finance.
Provide annual audit support by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests in coordination with the Director of Finance.
Perform other duties as assigned and delegated by supervisor.
Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent coursework required; Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
Minimum of two years’ professional accounting experience including accounts payable and general ledger work required; five years’ accounting experience preferred.
Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
Proficiency with financial software and applications, including Microsoft Excel required; proficiency with NetSuite preferred.
Ability to produce work consistently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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The Staff Accountant supports the agency’s financial operations by performing transactional processing, maintaining accurate accounting records, and assisting with month-end close. This role ensures compliance with internal control standards and supports grant reporting through timely and accurate financial data.
Reports to:
Director of Finance
Supervises:
No supervisory responsibilities.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities All are essential functions of the job.
Accounts Payable
Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system with proper coding.
Prepare payment batches for review and approval by the Director of Finance.
Maintain AP subledger and assist with aging reports.
Ensure compliance with vendor setup and approval procedures.
Complete year-end 1099 processing.
Cash Receipts & Deposits
Prepare and initiate bank deposits (remote capture or lockbox).
Post cash receipts to the accounting system.
Maintain accurate AR records and reconcile aging reports monthly.
Reconcile development deposits with financial statements and resolve discrepancies.
Corporate Cards & Procurement
Reconcile and post credit card and vendor (e.g., Amazon Business) transactions.
Prepare monthly exception reports for missing receipts or unusual activity.
Ensure compliance with card program policies; cannot administer card limits or user access.
Payroll Accounting
Record payroll journal entries and allocations after payroll processing by HR.
Reconcile payroll to the General Ledger and bank statements.
Assist with labor allocation reporting for grant compliance.
General Ledger & Month-End Close
Maintain the General Ledger and assist with recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
Support month-end close by preparing schedules and variance analysis.
Ensure all entries have proper documentation and approval.
Compliance & Internal Controls
Follow segregation of duties standards: cannot approve payments, administer cards, or reconcile bank accounts.
Assist with 1099 vendor tracking and year-end filings.
Support audit preparation and provide requested documentation.
Other Duties
Perform special projects and cross-functional support as assigned by the Director of Finance.
Provide annual audit support by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests in coordination with the Director of Finance.
Perform other duties as assigned and delegated by supervisor.
Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent coursework required; Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
Minimum of two years’ professional accounting experience including accounts payable and general ledger work required; five years’ accounting experience preferred.
Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
Proficiency with financial software and applications, including Microsoft Excel required; proficiency with NetSuite preferred.
Ability to produce work consistently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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