Impactful Nonprofit Staff Accountant — GAAP & Reporting

Meeting Street Schools; South Carolina; 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

Employee wellness program

FSA/HSA

Retirement plans

Job summary

Meeting Street Schools is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for its nonprofit entities. You will maintain financial records, uphold GAAP, and provide timely reporting to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to our mission of empowering students. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–2 years of experience, with strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 1–2 years accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably multi-entity.
• Proficiency in Excel and cloud-based ERP systems (Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks Online).

Responsibilities

• Record monthly transactions, accruals, and fixed asset activity in the general ledger.
• Prepare month-end and year-end reconciliations (bank, credit cards, balance sheet).
• Manage accounts payable with proper vendor setup, coding, and approvals.
• Review and approve employee expense reports per guidelines.
• Assist with month-end close, accruals, and audit preparation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

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

1–2 years accounting or bookkeeping experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Intacct

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Meeting Street Schools is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for its nonprofit entities. You will maintain financial records, uphold GAAP, and provide timely reporting to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to our mission of empowering students. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–2 years of experience, with strong Excel and ERP skills.