Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Reports To: Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s financial operations with a focus on grant accounting, compliance, and general accounting functions. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting grant-funded programs, and assisting the finance department during a period of organizational growth and restructuring across multiple nonprofit entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Grant Accounting & Compliance

• Record and track grant revenue and expenditures, with an emphasis on federal, state, and local grant funding.


• Ensure grant-related financial activity complies with grant agreements, funding restrictions, and applicable regulations.


• Assist with grant budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining supporting documentation.


• Support preparation of grant-related financial reports and compliance materials.

General Accounting Functions

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.


• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations.


• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and account reconciliations.


• Support monthly and year-end close activities.


• Assist with budget preparation and financial monitoring.

Financial Operations & Support

• Maintain organized financial and grant documentation in accordance with internal policies and audit requirements.


• Assist with internal and external audits and monitoring visits.


• Support process improvements related to accounting, data integrity, and internal controls.


• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and other staff to support organizational growth and operational needs.

Qualifications

Experience

• Prior accounting experience required; nonprofit and grant-funded accounting experience preferred.


• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and general ledger accounting.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data extraction and analysis.


• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.

Education

• Degree not required; relevant accounting experience may be substituted for formal education.

Work Environment

• Onsite position.


• Occasional overtime may be required during peak periods.


• Background checks required, including standard and child abuse clearances.