Job summary
The Staff Accountant is a key member of the finance team and is responsible for treasury management, month-end close, postings to general ledger, inputting monthly journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, miscellaneous financial reports as requested, processes accounts payable, maintains vendor files, is responsible for coordinating all calendar year-end tax forms and providing back-up for other functions within the Finance Department.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Oversees daily cash management, maintains bank accounts, and act as a liaison between CAS/PNNM and financial institutions• Records all payroll fee invoices in general ledger (MIP) and perform quarterly payroll reconciliations and analysis of fees, taxes, and the like• Records all cash transactions in MIP, including development and all other miscellaneous revenue• Records account transfers, bank fees, electronic payments, and the like in MIP• Assists with preparations for annual financial audit and annual tax filing and provide support during audit fieldwork.• Maintains carefully organized files of the company's financial records in accordance with the document retention policy• Maintains depreciation schedule pre- and post-monthly journal entry, reconciling monthly• Supports reconciliation of balance sheet accounts• Custodial account reconciliation for investments• Reviews invoices for accuracy and ties-out balance to check requests• Reviews general ledger coding and proper approvals on all check requests to ensure expenses are coded correctly per the budget• Processes check requests and invoices in MIP (data entry)• Prepares and process accounts payable checks• Monitors accounts to ensure payments are up-to-date• Resolves invoice discrepancies• Corresponds with vendors and responds to inquires• Determine, process and issue 1099's to the IRS by due dates• Document and regularly update related processes and procedures• In coordination with the finance team and the organization as a whole, supports, implements, maintains, and reports on work that upholds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access• Other duties as assigned by VP of Finance
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus 2 years as a Staff Accountant, preferably with a nonprofit organization, or equivalent skills and experience required.• Experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making accountable recommendations to senior leadership.• Experience inputting and processing journal entries into a computerized accounting system, as well as a solid understanding of general accounting principles.• Ability to analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statements.• Excellent computer and superb Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, skills required.• Must be professional, analytical, detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills.• Background and reference check required.• Deep commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity is required.
Benefits
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental + Vision Plans• Life + Disability Benefits• EAP + Work/Life Program Services• 401(k) Savings Plan• Paid Time Off• Paid Sick Leave
