Staff Accountant

Community for New Direction•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts payable using QuickBooks Online and supports general accounting activities for month-end closing and financial reporting. The role maintains accurate general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP, tracks and records fixed asset transactions, manages credit card documentation and grant fund distributions, and prepares grant reporting support. The Staff Accountant also assists the CFO with accounting worksheets and annual audit preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP and fixed asset management.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
Knowledge of QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software and Excel spreadsheets.
Understanding of grants and cost allocation requirements under Federal OMB Circular A-122.
Ability to follow GAAP and CND policies, standards, and mission statements.
Ability to calculate and record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and use of office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and printers.
Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit accounting experience.
Knowledge of nonprofit accounting.

Responsibilities

Record or import, review, code, allocate, and pay accounts payable transactions and general journal transactions in QuickBooks Online.
Prepare check requests and process transactions accurately in accordance with internal accounting policies and GAAP.
Process QuickBooks Online bank feeds for CND bank and credit card transactions.
Use Excel worksheets to track, allocate, and record costs including employee benefits, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, mortgage interest, and depreciation.
Maintain QuickBooks tracking for recurring vendor bills, outstanding checks, and credit card purchase receipts.
Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and documentation; calculate and record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
Communicate with credit cardholders about transactions and obtain receipts.
Complete monthly grant reports and compile supporting documentation.
Communicate with vendors regarding outstanding checks.
Complete month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare year-end 1099 forms.
Assist the CFO with maintaining worksheets, including cost allocation worksheets, and with year-end audit preparation.
Copy, fax, sort, mail, scan, file, and obtain documents, records, and reports.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, conferences, trainings, and webinars or seminars as needed for continued learning.
Perform other duties as assigned to support CND’s mission and vision.