Staff Accountant

POSITION: Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Director, Grant & Financial Reporting

PAY GRADE: 5

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant reports to the Director of Grant and Financial Reporting and will support the grant reporting function, ensuring repayment of expenses incurred. The Staff Accountant will assist the Finance Department with tracking the monthly accounting close process, and the preparation of certain monthly accounting entries and reconciliations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile documentation needed for monthly invoice submissions to government funders, work directly with those government entities to understand the documentation requirements and make changes to submissions as needed.
• Track receivables on government grants.
• Track performance of each grant against the approved budget. Identify budget vs. actual issues that need to be resolved.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to keep the monthly close schedule on track throughout the month. Suggest process improvements.
• Assist with occasional billing, invoice creation, and accounts receivable issues.
• Assist with preparation for the annual audit & Form 990 (tax return).
• Lead the unclaimed property process throughout the year.
• Prepare accounting entries throughout the month to record financial activity to general ledger.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree along with 1-3 years of related work experience
• Strong curiosity and a desire to learn
• Possesses a collaborative spirit, as well as the ability to prioritize concurrent projects and day-to-day tasks within a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and judgment skills required. Strong customer service skills and corresponding response time to requests, etc.
• Well organized with an appreciation for details and follow through; must be action-oriented
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Environment with an emphasis in Excel

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Guided by a clear set of Core Values and Behaviors – Equity Minded, Passionate About the Work, A Good Teammate and Curious, you will join an impressive group of individuals and contribute your diverse set of experiences, skills and characteristics to the organization
• Accepts guidance and responds well to feedback
• Displays maturity, good judgment, enthusiasm and personal motivation
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to anticipate workload and effectively cultivate and leverage relationships with colleagues to meet deadlines
• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit, ability to multi-task and prioritize concurrent projects and day-to-day tasks within a high production and fast-paced environment

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Leave

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

• 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off including Personal Time, Sick Time & Paid Holidays

TO APPLY: Candidates must officially apply through our website with a cover letter and resume along with two writing samples that best demonstrate their recent work.

The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work required in the role. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The incumbent may asked to perform other duties as assigned.

We believe the term “diversity” incorporates all the characteristics that make us both alike and unique: our backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, lifestyles, identities, gender, points of view, approaches to solving problems, ways of working, and views of personal and career success.

It is the intent of United Way to follow both the letter and the spirit of local, state and federal laws governing Equal Opportunity Employment as those laws exist today and as they may change in the future.