Staff Accountant

Aston Carter

5d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced accountant to contribute to a mission-driven, non-profit organization by managing core operational accounting activities. The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records, supports month-end close and reporting, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and donor requirements. The position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounting who is eager to deepen their expertise, work collaboratively across teams, and support meaningful work in a care-focused environment.

Requirements

At least 2+ years of accounting experience, including operational accounting responsibilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Experience supporting month-end close processes and financial reporting activities.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, including the use of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
Strong understanding of financial statements, financial reporting, and core finance concepts.
Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing, analyzing, and reconciling financial information.
Effective communication skills with a high level of fluency in English, including speaking, writing, and comprehension.
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, empathy, and compassion when working with colleagues and stakeholders.
Active listening, strong writing skills, and solid reading comprehension.
Ability to collaborate effectively and work well as part of a team.
Desire to learn and grow professionally within the accounting and finance field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or progress toward licensure.
Experience in the healthcare or medical industry.
Experience working in a non-profit organization and familiarity with non-profit accounting practices.
Experience tracking and reporting on donations, grants, and other restricted funding sources.
Prior exposure to PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal) reporting or similar regulatory reporting in a care environment.
Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Paycom.
Experience with process improvement initiatives and training team members on new procedures.
Interest in working within a mission-driven, service-oriented organization.

Responsibilities

Prepare general ledger account transactions and reconciliations, including detailed analysis, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records.
Manage accounts payable processes and related expenses, ensuring proper coding of revenue and expenses and completing bank and credit card reconciliations in a timely manner.
Manage payroll financial processing and related programs so that all transactions are recorded accurately and remain compliant with applicable regulatory guidelines and reporting requirements.
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules.
Assist in the preparation of deliverables and documentation for audit requests, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and provided within required timelines.
Perform ad hoc accounting projects as required, contributing analytical support and accounting insight to special initiatives and operational improvements.
Manage accounting records, including proper record retention, organization, and accessibility in accordance with internal policies and external requirements.
Prepare and analyze financial information to support the budgeting process, including tracking actuals versus budget and identifying variances.
Track donations, grants, and other forms of funding, ensuring accurate recording and compliance with donor restrictions, grant agreements, and organizational policies.
Identify, implement, and support process improvements within the accounting team, including documenting procedures and training other team members as needed.
Provide an accounting perspective and assistance on business development projects, helping to evaluate financial implications and ensure appropriate financial treatment.
Perform monthly accounting duties such as reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting, as well as other duties as assigned to support the overall finance function.