Staff Accountant

Atlanta Police Foundation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlanta Police Foundation is seeking a proactive Staff Accountant to join the Accounting Department. The role supports daily accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and update general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and monthly adjusting entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure intercompany balances are reconciled.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in the creation of financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analysis to support budget planning and decision-making.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation for auditors.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

FENXT

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Atlanta Police Foundation (APF), established in 2003, brings together the public and private sectors, with the mission of making Atlanta a safer city for residents and visitors. Through public safety strategies and partnerships, the Foundation, a 501(c) 3, provides a means for individuals, community members and businesses to engage and donate funds, with a goal of preventing and reducing crime. The Foundation’s programs address the city’s public safety needs, including increasing police visibility, using state-of-the-art technology to fight and prevent crime and working to create strong leaders in the Atlanta Police Department through enhanced training. For more information about the Atlanta Police Foundation, please visit: www.atlantapolicefoundation.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Atlanta Police Foundation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our Accounting Department. The Staff Accountant will work under the direct supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer and collaborate with the broader accounting team. The Accountant will assist with daily accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting & Finance Support

• Maintain accurate financial records and update general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries for general ledger and monthly adjusting entries.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure that trial balances and intercompany balances are properly reconciled.

• Ensure compliance with internal control policies.

• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.

Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in the creation of financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct trend and variance analysis to support budget planning and decision-making.
• Support the preparation of budget templates for upcoming budget cycles.
• Track fixed asset additions and disposals, update FA schedule and record depreciation quarterly.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with internal and external audit preparation.
• Compile and organize documentation and support schedules for auditors.
• Research technical accounting issues as they arise.

Operational Support

• Continually focus on improving system efficiencies and other process improvements.

• Prepare annual 1099 and 1096 forms.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or other related fields and 1-3 years of experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Excellent technical skills, particularly Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• High sense of urgency and strong customer service orientation.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting.

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and/or FENXT.