Staff Accountant Non-Profit (Revised)
Spread The Word Nevada•Paradise, NV
•$52,000 - $58,000•Onsite
About The Position
Spread the Word Nevada is seeking a Staff Accountant to become the financial backbone of our mission to inspire a love of reading and increase educational equity for underserved youth in Nevada. In this hands-on role, you'll manage the full accounting cycle for a lean, mission-driven nonprofit team. Your accurate, organized work will directly enable our programs to serve hundreds of youth each year through book donations and literacy initiatives. This is a chance to work at an organization where your financial management skills have a real, visible impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience (AP/AR, reconciliations, month-end close)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
- Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Abila, NetSuite, or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under deadline pressure
- Ability to work full-time, on-site in Las Vegas, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience with QuickBooks Online (we'll train you if you have other accounting software experience)
- Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, process automation, reporting)
- Nonprofit accounting experience or willingness to learn nonprofit-specific practices
- Experience with audit support and compliance work
Responsibilities
- Process Accounts Payable (vendor payments, invoice entry, reconciliations)
- Manage Accounts Receivable (grant distributions, cash collections, follow-ups)
- Support payroll processing and monthly payroll reconciliations
- Prepare and verify bank reconciliations (credit card, operating, and grant accounts)
- Assist with month-end close and quarterly/annual reconciliation processes
- Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records
- Generate financial reports and support external audit activities
- Use Excel to organize, analyze, and track financial data
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation
- Support Director of Finance & Administration with special projects and analysis
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Volunteer Life Insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
