Staff Accountant

Community Partners in Action•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform various accounting duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and CPA’s accounting, audit, and reporting requirements and policies. This role involves maintaining and analyzing general ledger records and budget variances, preparing program reports, ensuring fiscal compliance with assigned contracts, processing accounts receivable and deposits, and preparing grant reports for both government and private funders. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and individual leadership skills, with the ability to effectively interact and build credible relationships with the administrative team. A commitment to agency goals, financial acumen, excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize, and sound judgment are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Knowledge of computerized general ledger systems, including A/R and A/P, preferably Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, and fund accounting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.
Self-motivated individual with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize the work appropriately.
Able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment and implement changes quickly and accurately.
Strong emotional intelligence, decision making, analytical, computer and organization skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Full-time, onsite presence required.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years' experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Accounts Receivable, including preparing and making the deposits bimonthly.
Assist with maintaining the general ledger by preparing journal entries, monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare payroll journal entries.
Prepare grant and contract reporting.
Provide Program Managers and CFO with variance to budget analysis and expense/revenue forecasting.
Assist CFO with establishing budgets.
Provide backup to Accounts Payable/Payroll Administrator for processing purchase orders, weekly check runs, and biweekly payroll, as needed.
Assist with the annual audit, including year-end reconciliation of general ledger accounts and managing/compiling data and files for outside audit firm.
Support the Administrative office with phone coverage and general support.
All other duties as assigned, including special projects.