Impactful Nonprofit Staff Accountant

Meeting Street Schools; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Meeting Street Schools in Charleston, SC is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting across our nonprofit entities. You will record transactions, perform reconciliations, manage accounts payable, and assist with month-end close to support leadership with timely reporting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 1–2 years' experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and cloud ERP systems (Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks Online).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in a multi-entity environment preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and cloud-based ERP/accounting systems (Intacct/NetSuite/QBO).
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record monthly transactions, accruals, and fixed asset activity in the general ledger.
• Prepare month-end and year-end reconciliations including bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage accounts payable to ensure vendor setup, coding, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Review and approve employee expense reports per internal guidelines.
• Prepare and post journal entries for accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close processes, including accruals and audit prep.
• Maintain up-to-date and GAAP-compliant financial records.
• Support internal and external financial reporting for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Intacct

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Meeting Street Schools in Charleston, SC is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting across our nonprofit entities. You will record transactions, perform reconciliations, manage accounts payable, and assist with month-end close to support leadership with timely reporting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 1–2 years' experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and cloud ERP systems (Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks Online).