Staff Accountant

About the company

Our client is an organization dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality services to the community.

About the role

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for daily accounting and administrative activities. Duties will include (but are not limited to): cash and banking transactions, preparing general leger entries, processing payroll, accounts payable, human resources, and additional administrative tasks as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor all bank accounts; record bank transfers, perform bank reconciliations, monitor check clearing and initiate check runs, daily cash requirement planning
• Process all invoices for the organization and maintain accurate accounts payable register
• Record and post transactions to the general ledger related to the daily operations of the organization
• Reconciliation and monthly close of all general ledger accounts
• Own and maintain the accounts receivable process, manage all receivable accounts, monthly billing statements, process payments, initiate collection of delinquent accounts
• Process company payroll, including final posting of payroll expense to general ledger and processing accurate deductions
• Process, review, and distribute annual W2’s
• Administration of employee benefits (onboarding new employees, managing open enrollment)
• On-boarding of new employees, including initiating necessary background checks and new hire orientation
• Aid in preparation of materials for annual audit
• Collaborate with staff to implement process improvements and streamline operations
• Other administrative and accounting duties as deemed necessary

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; extensive experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with payroll systems and payroll processing
• Excellent communication skills; comfort in communicating with both internal and external parties
• Ability to identify gaps or bottlenecks in a process, and recommend improvements