Staff Accountant

a non-profit organization that works to address the key challenges facing the nation is looking for a Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for reviewing all aspects of the weekly accounts payable functions and credit card reconciliations, as well as assisting with other account reconciliation, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable: 50%

• On a weekly basis review all invoices and check requests for accuracy, substantiation documents and relevant authorization.
• Review appropriate accounting code, program and grant.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies as needed.
• Correspond with vendors/employees and respond to inquiries.
• Overview and maintain all accounts payable related records.
• Maintain all accounts payable filing.

Credit Cards: 35%

• Process all corporate credit cards on a monthly basis.
• Ensure appropriate substantiation documents are submitted
• Ensure all expense charges are valid and in accordance with BPC expense policy
• Prepare and import credit cards journal entry

Monthly Closing: 10%

• Prepare monthly analysis and reconciliation of AR/AP and other assigned accounts.
• Create/send out relevant A/R invoices when appropriate.
• Verify the accuracy of consultants’ payments against contracts’ schedule.
• Prepare 1099s and other year-end close activities.
• Assist team with month-end, year-end closing, Form 990 and audit activities as needed.

Other: 5%

• Assist Accounting Manager, Controller and CFO on an ad hoc basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
Outstanding attention to details
Experience with nonprofit is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Experience with an accounting software is a plus
Understanding of payroll and tax compliance preferred