Staff Accountant

Job description
Position Summary: The Staff Accountant is an integral member of the finance team and assists with the general financial operation of the agency.

Exempt range $4+,+20 to $54,080 ($24.00 to $26.00/hr)

Reporting and Supervision

The Staff Accountant reports to the Executive Director for Finance

Essential Job Functions:

The Staff Accountant is directly responsible for:
• Month End Closing Entries
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Monthly and Quarterly Employment Tax Filings
• Affordable Care Act Lookback Management and Reporting
• Annual W-2, 10++, and 10+5 Filings
• Contract Management

In addition to the duties mentioned above the Staff Accountant is assigned larger projects. Some are wholly completed by the Staff Accountant and others are as part of a team. Projects will include items such as:
• Software Implementation
• Key Performance Indicator Reporting
• Budget Development
• Process Review and Development

This is not an exhaustive list of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Other relevant duties, tasks, or requirements may be assigned to this job any time at the sole discretion of the employer.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position is also expected to utilize their skills to support the primary financial functions of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Most often this is as indirect support but sometimes this person will need to help with functions such as data import/export, manual data entry, and data review.

To be successful in this position a person must possess the following:
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles
• Broad knowledge and experience with accounting computer systems
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills with a solid understanding of pivot tables, conditional formatting, and writing complex functions
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Reflect a professional demeanor and appreciation for the mission of the agency

Education and Experience

Required: Minimum of an Associates Degree in Accounting or related discipline, and 1-3 years experience in an accounting function.

Preferred: Experience in a non-profit organization

Schedule, Travel Expectations, Working Conditions
• Staff Accountants generally work a 40 hour schedule, with additional hours as necessary. The Staff Accountant will be expected to be onsite during regular business hours as determined by the Executive Director of Finance.
• This position may be eligible for limited remote work opportunities at the discretion of the Executive Director of Finance.
• This position has negligible travel requirements.

Physical Requirements
• Over an 8-hour period: The majority of this work is performed in a seated position, with frequent opportunities to stand and move around. The work is performed wearing headsets and in front of computer screens, utilizing keyboards, and/or telephones potentially up to six or more hours per shift.
• Must pass basic physical, TB test, and all applicable background checks, including those required by the state or federal government.

Disclaimers

Listening Ear is an at will employer. Nothing in this job description creates nor should be interpreted as creating a contract of employment between the agency and the employee.

Listening Ear is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate with respect to compensation, training, performance evaluation, or discipline on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, ****** orientation, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We expect every employee to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.