02/28/2022
ROLE
The Staff Accountant must have 8-10 years plus of progressive staff accountant experience required. Sage/INTAACT experience preferred. The Staff Accountant is responsible for billing various grants, performing general ledger account and bank statement reconciliation, preparing journal entries and financial statements, creating and maintaining periodic reporting, maintaining fixed asset system, assisting with annual budgeting, compiling grant applications and expenditures reporting, preparing statistical and financial reports for creditors and agencies, maintaining records retention, and assisting the Chief Financial Officer in preparation of miscellaneous confidential correspondence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepares general ledger journal entries, fixed asset tracking, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation
Generates and files monthly financial reports
Develops, analyzes, and prepares periodic financial statements for timely distribution to management
Assists with accounts payable functions including but not limited to verifying invoices, expense reports, check requests, and purchase requisitions; entering data into accounts payable system; and processing weekly check runs
Assists with accounts receivable functions including but not limited to applying payments to appropriate accounts, monthly invoicing, reconciling customer accounts, and handling customer inquiries
Reconciles petty cash fund
Assists with budget preparation
Prepares and analyzes monthly journals
Performs daily banking procedures
Maintains fixed asset and related depreciation schedules
Prepares monthly tax returns
Assists with annual external audits
Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts
Prepares account analyses and reconciliation
Coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
Reviews and analyzes the organization's accounting operation; recommends improvements
Assists with related special projects as required
Performs other duties as assigned by manager
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Sage/INTAACT experience highly preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Proficient in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint and advanced abilities with Excel
Must have 3-5 years accounting experience desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable using a computer for various tasks beyond general accounting
Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, WORK STYLES
Exceptional math skills to make accurate calculations and estimates
Knowledge and understanding of accounts payable
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Please send resumes to [email protected]
Staff Accountant (Must reside in Houston, Texas)*