Accounting Specialist

VCP PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!

• Employees pay $0 out-of-pocket towards health, vision and dental premiums
• VCP offers a 401k plan at a 4% match after 6 months of employment
• Employees receive 30 days of paid time off in addition to major holidays
  
  

Veterans Community Project (VCP) Overview

Founded in 2016 in Kansas City, MO, VCP is dedicated to supporting every man and woman who took the oath to defend our nation. The greatest barrier to ending Veteran homelessness is the revolving door of unstable housing and the frustrating maze Veterans must navigate in order to get basic support. We believe that to be an effective program, the first step is to connect Veterans and the community. VCP created an innovative homeless housing program and outreach assistance that provides inclusive services to aid Veterans in re-claiming control over their lives. For more information, visit www.vcp.org.

The Team

We, the team members and co-founders of VCP, are connectors, feelers, and doers on a mission to help our kin, our kind. We move with swift, bold action, driven by our mission. We believe in collaboration, community, compassion, and above all, serving Veterans with dignity and respect.

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the accounting related to revenue, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and credit card expenses. This role ensures accurate recording of contributions honoring donor intent, timely processing of vendor invoices and expense reports, proper credit coding and reconciliation, in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit reporting standards. The Accounting Specialist helps build and maintain accounting processes, conducts research that supports finance goals, and develops best practices to improve efficiency. Working closely with the development and finance teams, this position supports the management of accounting and financial systems to strengthen financial operations and advance the VCP mission. 

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities 

• Ensure accurate daily gift entry, including proper coding for the finance and development departments, record deposits in the accounting system, and process bank deposits.
• Perform monthly reconciliation between the accounting system and CRM to ensure gift and donor data are accurate, complete, and aligned across systems.
• Process accounts payable with proper coding, including vendor setup, invoice review, payment processing and ensuring current W-9 forms are on file for all vendors.
• Review all credit card transactions for proper receipts and coding; manage the integration with the system of record.
• Assist in monitoring operating budget variances.
• Assist with maintaining the organization's general ledger software  (currently Intacct) ensuring systems are in place to accurately maintain records, optimize system tools, and access accounting data.  
• Create, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to revenue recognition, accounts payable, and financial processes. 
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries. 
• Support preparation of financial information for grant reports, compliance submissions, and annual audits. 
• Identify opportunities to improve financial tracking and reporting systems. 
• Communicate with external and internal stakeholders over the phone and in person to support all teams.  
• Foster relationships with other departments at VCP to build a cooperative and effective program and promote a culture of philanthropy. 
• Be able to share the VCP story and Mission Statement. 
  
  

Competencies and Areas of Expertise 

• Passion for the mission of VCP. 
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and reconciliations is preferred. 
• Experience with budget management and financial reporting is preferred. 
• Knowledge of general ledger software is preferred (i.e.: Microsoft Dynamics, Intacct).  Knowledge of CRM software is preferred (i.e.: Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, Salesforce).  
• Advanced knowledge of technical computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), including the ability to utilize technology for research is required.  
• Must possess intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow as well as curiosity to understand how your job impacts the work of others.  Self-motivated to set, attain, and surpass goals, with minimal supervision. 
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials. 
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external constituents.  
• Flexibility is a key attribute for this position. VCP is a fast-paced environment. A willingness to take on additional duties, or change course, to ensure the success of the organization is essential.  
• It’s essential to have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  Must have the ability to manage projects, workload, and engage constructively with the other members of the VCP team. 
• Strong performance management and evaluation capabilities are required, including willingness and ability to ensure accountability.   
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an insurable driving record, and be able to operate an agency vehicle as required by the position.
  
  

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.

Veterans Community Project is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All VCP employees, other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.