Nonprofit Staff Accountant – Grants & GL

Health Federation of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with vision benefits

Dental insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with company

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Health Federation of Philadelphia is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee the general ledger and provide grant management support.

This is a full-time role requiring a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 2+ years of general ledger experience, with knowledge of nonprofit and federal grant compliance. You will work with grantors and staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and support audits, while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of general ledger and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance and requirements.
• Experience with non-profit accounting; Blackbaud Financial Edge software is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with a team are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to meet required deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations and general accounting functions.
• Responsible for posting cash receipts and disbursements.
• Prepares reconciliations of revenue and expenses for assigned programs, grants, and funding sources.
• Investigates and resolves accounts receivable discrepancies, unapplied payments, and other reconciliation items.
• Maintains deferred revenue schedules and prepares related journal entries, ensuring revenue is recognized in the appropriate accounting period.
• Provides support for the month-end close process.
• Reconciles purchasing department monthly activity to the general ledger
• Maintains and prepares audit support schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General ledger experience

Grant compliance knowledge

Non-profit accounting experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

The Health Federation of Philadelphia is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee the general ledger and provide grant management support.

This is a full-time role requiring a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 2+ years of general ledger experience, with knowledge of nonprofit and federal grant compliance. You will work with grantors and staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and support audits, while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package.