Staff Accountant

Community for New Direction • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts payable using QuickBooks Online and supports general accounting activities leading to month-end close and financial reporting. The role processes vendor invoices, payments, and cost allocations; maintains general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP; tracks fixed assets and depreciation; manages credit card documentation and grant fund distributions; compiles grant-report support; and assists the CFO with annual audit preparation. The position also performs administrative document handling and participates in meetings, committees, trainings, and other activities that support CND’s mission and vision.

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.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations and documentation with a high level of discretion.
• Understanding of grants and cost-allocation requirements under Federal OMB Circular A-122.
• Ability to adhere to GAAP and perform work according to CND’s policies, standards, and mission statements.
• Ability to calculate and record fixed-asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software and Excel spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in Excel, personal computers, and related software such as Microsoft Word 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 a 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 assigned 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-feed transactions for CND bank and credit card accounts.
• Use Excel worksheets to track, allocate, and record employee benefits, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, mortgage interest, and depreciation.
• Maintain accurate QuickBooks tracking for recurring vendor bills, outstanding checks, and credit card purchase receipts.
• Maintain fixed-asset records, depreciation schedules, and related 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 about outstanding checks.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare year-end 1099 forms.
• Assist the CFO with worksheets, including cost-allocation worksheets, and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support CND’s mission and vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level