Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for performing a broad range of technical accounting duties, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. This role serves as a knowledgeable resource to the Accounting Assistant and acts as a liaison between the Finance Department and other teams across the organization. This is not a supervisory position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain the general ledger, including posting journal entries, reviewing and validating transactions, and ensuring accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, and fund accounting.

• Reconcile accounts and perform bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Review source documents for compliance with applicable rules and regulations; determine proper handling of financial transactions and report discrepancies as needed.

• Process and maintain financial records, including coding documents, updating accounts, compiling documentation, and generating reports.

Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and distribution of internal financial statements, including program income statements, general ledgers, and budgets.

• Produce accounting reports and verify them for accuracy; maintain a working knowledge of financial statement structure and presentation.

• Track grant funding and expense allocations for internal programs.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize accounting software — primarily Sage Intacct — for day-to-day accounting functions; support special projects related to system development and process improvements.

• Maintain and update accounting and technical transaction databases; ensure data integrity across integrated systems.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Cross-Departmental Liaison & Team Support

• Serve as a liaison between the Finance Department and other internal teams; communicate accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls clearly and professionally.

• Act as a resource and point of support for the Accounting Assistant; share knowledge and provide guidance as needed. Note: This is not a supervisory role.

• Respond to internal requests for financial information within the scope of authority; interpret and explain organizational policies and procedures as applicable.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure financial documents comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and organizational standards.

• Maintain accurate filing systems and digital document management; ensure all reports and paperwork are completed accurately and on time.

• Exercise high integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial statement preparation.

• Demonstrated experience with account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis.

• Experience with enterprise-level accounting systems, including data integration and transfer between systems.

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, standards, and methods (GAAP).

• Working knowledge of general ledger reconciliation procedures and record-keeping principles.

• Familiarity with applicable state and federal rules and regulations governing accounting practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills including use for reconciliations and financial analysis.

• Comfortable working in cloud-based computing environments.

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and self-review.

• Experience with digital document file management and organization.

Competencies

-Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

-Collaborative team player who proactively shares information and supports colleagues.

-Effective communicator, both written and verbal, across departments and with external contacts.

-High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software.

• Experience with Ramp or similar virtual expenditure and payment approval platforms.

• Background in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and grant tracking.

• Experience with CRM software integration, data transfer, and reconciliation.