Staff AccountantRobert Half

Description

A mission-driven organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, and grant-related accounting activities. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys technical accounting work and wants to contribute to an organization where accurate financial management supports meaningful community programs.

The successful candidate will partner with the finance team to maintain the general ledger, monitor program expenses, and ensure financial documentation is complete and audit-ready. Previous nonprofit experience is helpful, although candidates with strong general accounting fundamentals may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and selected program-related accounts.

• Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting.

• Track program expenses against approved budgets and funding allocations.

• Help maintain grant expenditure schedules and supporting documentation.

• Review invoices and expense reports for appropriate coding and approvals.

• Assist with budget-to-actual analysis and investigate material variances.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities.

• Prepare documentation for annual audits and grant compliance reviews.

• Coordinate with program managers to obtain missing financial information.

• Maintain organized accounting records and support improvements to financial procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.

• 2+ years of accounting or general ledger experience.

• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

• Nonprofit, grant accounting, or fund accounting experience is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage deadlines and communicate effectively with non-finance teams.

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