Staff Accountant

CAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations within a nonprofit environment. The role covers cash receipts, reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end close, with on-site work and some remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has an accounting degree and at least two years of related experience, preferably nonprofit. Proficiency in GAAP, Excel, and Google tools is required, and MIP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• At least two years of related experience; nonprofit experience is a plus.
• MIP software experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Google Mail, Docs, Drive and Excel.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank review and reconciliations.
• Distributes ACH and maintains daily cash log.
• Prepares and reconciles daily cash reports.
• Assists in monthly close and general ledger maintenance.
• Monthly invoicing of program underwriters and events.
• Reconciles development donor revenue with GL.
• Assists audits and provides required information.
• Reconciles company bank accounts monthly.
• Scans and deposits major giving checks.
• Assists in accounts receivable collections.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Accounting degree or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations, including cash receipts processing and reconciliation, revenue reconciliation, accounts receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role works closely with internal teams to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities independently while contributing to a collaborative accounting team. This position is currently on-site with work from home flexibility.

Role and Responsibilities

• Daily bank review and reconciliations between membership batches and applicable credit card entries.
• Distributes ACH banking deposits to appropriate staff including maintaining and updating daily cash log.
• Prepares and reconciles daily cash reports – including daily uploads of membership batches to MIP.
• Assists in the monthly financial close process and maintaining the general ledger.
• Monthly invoicing of program underwriters and special events – including management of event and underwriting programs software and working with underwriting and event staff.
• Helps prepare monthly revenue reconciliations between development donor database and the general ledger.
• Assists in company audits, gathers necessary information and documents for on-time completion.
• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization as assigned.
• Assists in reconciling company bank accounts monthly.
• Scans and deposits major giving donation checks mailed to our office.
• Assists in managing accounts receivable collections.
• Maintains knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Accounting degree or related field required
• At least two years of related experience required, non-profit experience a plus
• MIP software experience a plus

Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Proficient in Google mail, docs, drive, and relevant accounting software
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills
• Requires minimal supervision
• Prioritizes and plans work activities
• Uses time efficiently & plans for additional resources
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• To perform this job successfully, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.