Staff Accountant

Covenant House Texas•Houston, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Covenant House Texas provides shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned youth ages 18 - 24. In keeping with the Mission Statement and Principles of Covenant House, the Staff Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant billing, and general accounting support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred.
2 years of experience in full-cycle accounts payable function, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.
Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience in ERP systems.
Direct experience in the Lawson Accounting System is highly desirable.
Good organizational skills.
Comfortable sharing responsibilities in a small office setting where backup functions are necessary.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
Ability to push or pull objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Ability to plan or schedule work activities.
Ability to work well with limited supervision.
Ability to read written materials.
Ability to understand and communicate orally in conversational (standard business) English.
Ability to compose and prepare routine business memos and correspondence.
Ability to work under time pressure.
Ability to work with distractions and interruptions.
Positive and friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

Retrieve incoming mail and emails containing invoices, check requests, and donation checks for processing.
Distribute invoices to appropriate department managers for approval and ensure timely payment.
Verify vendor statements with payment records and request invoice copies when necessary.
Enter vendor invoices and check requests in the Invoice/Check Request Log in Excel daily.
Enter payment batches in the Lawson A/P system and set up vendor payments in the bank portal.
Verify accounting codes and reconcile invoices against Lawson A/P data before payment batch release.
Monitor outstanding checks and take appropriate action (e.g., voiding and reissuing).
Maintain vendor files and perform vendor research and analysis.
Reconcile Metro bus pass usage monthly and order additional passes.
Prepare monthly journal entries for Metro bus pass reconciliation.
Safeguard Metro bus pass inventory.
Perform assigned general ledger account reconciliations, including research and resolution of discrepancies.
Maintain all accounts payable filing.
Manage and reconcile petty cash.
Prepare and upload journal entries as assigned.
Deposit donation checks and notify relevant departments.
Collect and track supplemental time sheets for grant reimbursement submissions.
Support annual financial audit, Single Audit, and site monitoring/audits.
Compile and maintain documentation of desktop procedures and processes.
Prepare monthly grant billing, reporting, and reconciliation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.