Seeking a full-time Staff Accountant reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant will produce financial statements by compiling and entering journal entries into the accounting system on a monthly basis, reviewing financial statements monthly, performing account analysis and audit preparation work and performing bank reconciliations. Further responsibilities include but are not limited to: <br>• Assists in a supporting role with the annual budget, financial audit, tax returns and cost report preparation and analysis.<br>• Provides assistance with the financial portion of the Community Benefits System as needed.<br>• Prepares and sends financial statement closing schedule to all departments by beginning of month. <br>• Distributes completed financial statements and general ledgers to department heads monthly after review by the CFO and Controller. <br>• Receives appropriate financial information from departments on a monthly basis.<br>• Posting miscellaneous cash into the accounting system.<br>• Processing trial balance and general ledger to produce financial statements.<br>• Responds promptly to questions or problems from management and staff. <br>• Assists in the preparation of annual operating and fixed asset budgets and forecasts.<br>• Reconciles bank statements to general ledger monthly.<br>• Assists with the preparation of the support related to the Form 990 filing.<br>• Assisting with other financial functions as directed.<br><br>EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS<br>• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent required.<br>• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general ledger and financial statement preparation.<br>• Experience working with Sage Financial Management & Accounting Software. <br>• Knowledge and understanding of not-for-profit financial accounting functions and methods. <br>• Maintains a high level of accuracy in making, recording and reviewing transactions. <br>• Maintains confidentiality at all times. <br>• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks. <br>• Effective, pleasant interpersonal and relationship-building skills. <br>• Strong written and oral communication skills. <br><br>SYSTEM<br>Sage<br><br>TOP REQUIREMENTS<br>• Strong general ledger <br>• Journal entries<br>• Financial statements <br>• Motivated, driven, eager to learn and grow with an organization<br>• Sage experience highly preferred
