STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Durham Exchange Club Industries Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Exchange Club Industries (DECI) is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial operations and ensure accuracy of data and reporting. You will handle month-end close tasks, reconciliations, and reporting across multiple ledgers in a mission-driven nonprofit.

The role requires 2+ years in accounting, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with attention to detail. This on-site position offers opportunities to contribute to community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum two years’ accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and Word skills; ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including AP and Payroll bank reconciliations and GL review.
• Run reports and close the month in A/R, A/P, Order Management, Payroll, Purchasing, Inventory Management, and GL.
• Assist with year-end audit and annual budget.
• Assist with preparation of 990 Tax Return.
• Prepare monthly Program Services electronic billing and monitor program service authorizations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Confidentiality

Deadline oriented

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About this position

About Us

At Durham Exchange Club Industries (DECI), we're more than a nonprofit, we're a purpose-driven organization dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment.

For decades, we've empowered people through job training, workforce development, and community engagement, helping individuals build confidence, independence, and brighter futures. Every day, our team combines compassion, innovation, and operational excellence to make a lasting impact across our community.

If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters and where your skills help support a mission bigger than yourself, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of our mission-driven organization. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of accounting and financial support functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data and reporting.

If you are a proactive accounting professional who values accuracy, accountability, and purpose-driven work, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise while helping advance our mission and make a meaningful impact in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS

• Perform month-end close activities, which include but are not limited to Accounts Payable and Payroll bank reconciliations, monthly recurring and non-recurring journal entries, and review of General Ledger
• Run reports and close the month in A/R, A/P, Order Management, Payroll, Purchasing, Inventory Management, and General Ledger
• Perform quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Monitor Accounts Receivable balances and contact customers concerning outstanding invoices
• Monitor daily incoming ACH payments
• Investigate large swings in activity from one month to the next in GL account balances
• Assist with year-end audit and annual budget.
• Assist with preparation of 990 Tax Return
• Prepare monthly Program Services electronic billing to local management entities
• Monitor utilization of authorizations for program services.
• Provide back-up assistance for Assistant Controller and other office staff as needed. Primary back-up for Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist.
• Serve as an internal auditor in support of the ISO-9001 quality management
• Daily Invoice Audits
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential duties. For more information, contact Human Resources.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business field; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience in accounting or other related position
• Exceptional computer skills required. Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and data entry bookkeeping procedures
• Understanding of the strict confidentiality of information
• Initiative and ability to work independently are important traits of the position, along with a responsibility to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions & independently plan and organize work
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work cooperatively with all levels of individuals
• Very detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Flexibility in work and thought is important.
• Reliable transportation

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizen or U.S. work qualification