What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant II position at AMERICAN GI FORUM NATIONA?
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Job Title: Staff Accountant II
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full Time
Reports To: Accounting Coordinator
Expected Hours of Work: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Revised Date: March 16, 2026
Summary
Staff Accountant II is a professional position expected to perform at a high level of responsibility. It is a “hand-on” working position requiring performance of personally assigned duties with minimal supervision. Must be proficient in the knowledge of understanding accounting principles. Staff Accountant II will be verifying, preparing and submitting invoices to grantors/customers and vendors as applicable, reconciling bi-weekly credit card statements, retaining all receipts and code for posting to the general ledgers. Preparing and entering journal entries. Prepares end-of-the-month schedules on the assigned accounts payable, receivable & other liability accounts of responsibility. Requires commitment to the financial safeguards of the organization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
NOTE: Thes job duties are not all-encompassing of the responsibilities and duties (or other terms) that are required of the employee and may change at any time with or without notice. |
are posted to the correct invoice.
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be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only. JOB REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
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COMPETENCIES:
Solution-oriented approach (Finding solutions to every day challenges; being innovative and proactive) |
Integrity/Honesty (Doing the right thing in all circumstances, even if no one is watching; exercising sound judgment) |
Reliability (Punctuality; being in attendance; delivering services; and meeting deadlines) |
Teamwork (Working together cohesively, towards a common goal, creating a positive working atmosphere, and supporting each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance) |
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires a bachelor degree in Accounting or related field, with a minimum of five years of experience in a responsible position using computerized accounting system software. Experience in Fund Accounting with a non-profit organization is preferred but not required. Supervisory experience is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Must have access to reliable transportation
- Must have a current Texas driver’s license at all times
- Must have applicable automobile liability insurance at all times
- Must pass drug testing and background check
- All personnel of the organization must be bondable
TRAVEL
Primarily local during business day although some out-of-area travel may be expected via airline or automobile based on the discretion of management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
C = Constantly (2/3 or more of the time) O = Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) N/A = Not Applicable
F = Frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3) R = Rarely (less than one hour per week)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS | FREQUENCY | PHYSICAL DEMANDS | FREQUENCY |
Lifting up to ____25______lbs. | R | Vision – Ability to adjust focus | F |
Sitting | C | Reaching over shoulder | R |
Walking | R | Stooping | R |
Bending waist | R | Driving | O |
Balancing | R | Pushing | O |
Climbing | R | Pulling | O |
Kneeling | R | Talking | O |
Vision – Close Vision | C | Hearing | C |
Vision – Distance Vision | R | Other ___________ | N/A |
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will conduct office work, meet with supervisors and team members, and at times travel offsite to conduct business. Travel by automobile may be necessary, and employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions. Employee will be able to handle and de-escalate situations that may arise while at work.
I, ____________________________, have read the above job description for my position and understand the requirements for my success with the company. If I have any questions, I will seek the guidance of my immediate supervisor or Human Resources.
Team Member’s Signature: ________________________ Date: ______________
I, _____________________________, have reviewed the above job description with the team member and have set clear expectations for the team member’s success with the company.
Supervisor’s Signature: _____________________________ Date: _____________
This job description has been approved by all levels of management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Duties that meet the American with Disability Act (ADA) definition of essential functions.
- Prepare and make bank deposits, as well as preparing statements for review. Ensure cash receipts are posted to the correct invoice.
- Audit purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintain accurate records, including journals, ledgers, receipts, and invoices.
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures.
- Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately monthly.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
- Assist with analyzing financial statements monthly and report on variances.
- Ensure proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
- Serve as backup to approve expense transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries.
- Review and process project related contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and other various agreements as required.
- Review projects for accurate revenue recognition and provide project analysis and recommendations based on findings.
- Confidentiality of client information, donors, team members and the AGIF-NVOP. Such information is to be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only.
Salary : $60,197