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The vision of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is to make mental wellbeing, including recovery from substance use challenges, a reality for everyone. Despite overwhelming need, nearly 30 million people across the U.S. do not have access to comprehensive, high-quality, affordable mental health and substance use care when they need it.
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Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is part of a twelve-person accounting team and participates in various aspects of the accounting function. Primary duties include: performs various financial analysis, produces project and financial reports and performs account reconciliations; supports the accounts receivable function of: invoicing, contract adherence, and collections; prepares the organizational bank reconciliations; and provides support for month-end close. Other duties include: supporting the annual audit and budgeting processes; maintenance accounting software and accounting files; back up for other team member duties; and other duties as assigned.
This is an individual contributor role without direct reports. While this position can be done remotely from anywhere in the US, you must primarily work our Washington, DC business hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Full Time
$70k-85k (estimate)
04/25/2024
06/24/2024
The job skills required for Staff Accountant include Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Attention to Detail, Accounting Software, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Staff Accountant. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Staff Accountant. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
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To earn the credential, the accountant must pass the Uniform CPA Examination.
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