Staff Accountant

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time, hybrid position to support the accounting team in Denton, TX. You will manage the general ledger, perform month-end closes, and handle grant accounting and reporting while ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

The role requires a degree in accounting or related fields with significant experience, proficiency in nonprofit software and Excel, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, with seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with two (2) years of accounting experience; nonprofit or grant accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including payroll allocations, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Complete bank and balance-sheet account reconciliations with proper supporting documentation.
• Record, track, and reconcile fixed asset activity, including depreciation.
• Maintain accounting records for both restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Track grant expenditures and ensure expenses align with funding agreements, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Support grant reporting and compliance by preparing schedules and documentation as needed.
• Serve as backup for accounts payable processing as needed.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and allocate personnel costs across funding sources.
• Assist the CFO with the annual audit, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support maintenance of internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and funder requirements.
• Participate in process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to improve and better integrate financial systems and software.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff to resolve discrepancies and support financial transparency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO and CEO.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in accounting/finance/business

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business (preferred)

Tools

Abila MIP

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Staff Accountant (Full-Time Position) Hybrid LANWT seeks a dynamic, self‑motivated staff accountant with vision, initiative, and a strong commitment to the Non-Profit sector to join our accounting team. Core responsibilities include:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including payroll allocations, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Complete bank and balance‑sheet account reconciliations with proper supporting documentation.
• Record, track, and reconcile fixed asset activity, including depreciation.
• Maintain accounting records for both restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Track grant expenditures and ensure expenses align with funding agreements, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Support grant reporting and compliance by preparing schedules and documentation as needed.
• Serve as backup for accounts payable processing as needed.
• Prepare payroll‑related journal entries and allocate personnel costs across funding sources.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with the annual audit, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support the maintenance of internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and funder requirements.
• Participate in process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to improve and better integrate financial systems and software.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff to resolve discrepancies and support financial transparency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required, with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, with a minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience; nonprofit or grant accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software such as Abila MIP, QuickBooks, or similar nonprofit accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including using formulas, spreadsheets, and basic financial analysis tools.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• This position requires regular use of a computer and standard office equipment, occasional lifting and moving of files or materials, and periodic travel to courts, community locations, and organizational meetings.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
• Benefits: Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, Vision and life insurance.

LANWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LANWT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Veterans are encouraged to apply.