Mission-Driven Staff Accountant | Hybrid/Remote

IRIS; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

IRIS in New Haven, CT is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a nonprofit organization. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, payroll support, grant accounting, and financial reporting.

You will help ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance while maintaining strong internal controls and timely, clear financial reporting to leadership and program teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience required.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing or payroll support preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook; GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Process vendor invoices, payments, and receivables.
• Support payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Track grant revenues and expenditures and support grant reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with audits and Form 990.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

IRIS in New Haven, CT is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a nonprofit organization. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, payroll support, grant accounting, and financial reporting.

You will help ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance while maintaining strong internal controls and timely, clear financial reporting to leadership and program teams.