Nonprofit Staff Accountant: Grants & Close

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County in Dover, NH is seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate financial operations, support monthly close, budgets, and grant billing, and assist with audits. This role emphasizes internal controls, compliance with GAAP, and cross-team collaboration to maintain strong financial management across programs.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of coordinating with program staff and leadership to meet deadlines and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties concepts.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete weekly and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end close, cost allocations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and grant billing; monitor receivables as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

GAAP

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County in Dover, NH is seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate financial operations, support monthly close, budgets, and grant billing, and assist with audits. This role emphasizes internal controls, compliance with GAAP, and cross-team collaboration to maintain strong financial management across programs.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of coordinating with program staff and leadership to meet deadlines and