What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Rebuilding Together New Orleans?
The Staff Accountant is responsible for overseeing and participating in full-cycle A/P, A/R, posting/reviewing GL, monthly credit card statements, and general accounting duties. They will assist with cash management, grant reporting, and produce financial statements as needed.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work Objectives
- Manage all general ledger and subsidiary journals, including cash and credit card receipts, cash disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue releases, payroll accounts, cash flow forecasting, grants administration and reporting
- Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable on a monthly basis
- Process cash disbursements on a weekly basis
- Manage the purchase order process for the organization
- Process general ledger transactions and post entries
- Reconcile all credit card purchases to monthly statements
- Perform all cash account reconciliations for all relevant bank accounts
- Manage all annual reporting requirements
- Assist in grant reporting and other projects as needed
- Assist in the annual financial and any other audits as needed
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Operations
- Input payroll information for payroll vendor on a bi-weekly basis as needed
- Make cash deposits as needed
- Manage all vendor relationships and resolution of billing issues
- Manage the purchase order process for the organization
- Perform twice weekly back-ups for the QuickBooks system
- Process 1099 forms and other forms relevant to the organization
Grant Administration
- Review and report submissions to all funding partners as required
- Work closely with the CFO on budgets, projections and other grant related procedures
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:
- 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector. Familiarity with fund accounting and grants management is a bonus
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and advance Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Salesforce and Procore software is a plus
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles and knowledge of nonprofit compliance standards
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment