Nonprofit Staff Accountant: Grants, Budgets & Reporting

Christel House Academy, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits options

Employer retirement contributions

Referral bonuses

Federal student loan forgiveness for教师

Job summary

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to support general accounting functions, track costs, and prepare grant reporting. The role emphasizes nonprofit financial management and adherence to budgets within an educational setting.

Ideal candidates have up to 3 years of accounting experience, familiarity with nonprofit accounting, and strong Excel skills. This position participates in month-end close, budgeting, and compliance tasks to support the school’s mission.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years related experience in general accounting.
• Familiarity with the operations of an educational institution preferred.
• Experience in Nonprofit Accounting and grant reimbursement preferred.
• Associate degree in accounting, business, or finance, preferred but not required with applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Track and allocate general and administrative costs to respective funds and entities.
• Record bank activity, deposits, transfers, payroll, and miscellaneous entries.
• Ensure receipts are coded in accordance with budgets.
• Coordinate local grant reconciliations and reimbursements.
• Assist with tracking and allocation of costs to respective grants, funds, and entities.
• Assist in preparation of required reporting to various grant awarding bodies.
• Filing all documentation as needed.
• Manage vendors and print annual 1099 tax forms.
• Prepare various reconciliations of bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in month end process and functions.
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget, audit, and other compliance filings as needed.
• Pull reports or files as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the schools.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Attention to detail

Independent work

Nonprofit accounting

Grant reimbursements

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to support general accounting functions, track costs, and prepare grant reporting. The role emphasizes nonprofit financial management and adherence to budgets within an educational setting.

Ideal candidates have up to 3 years of accounting experience, familiarity with nonprofit accounting, and strong Excel skills. This position participates in month-end close, budgeting, and compliance tasks to support the school’s mission.