Staff Accountant

The Falls Church Anglican; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid vacation and personal leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Falls Church Anglican (TFCA) seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. You will support general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting while helping improve systems and processes.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Finance, the role offers mentorship, opportunities for career growth, and a path toward leadership in nonprofit accounting. This is an on-site, full-time role based in Falls Church, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statements, account reconciliations, and GAAP.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll, employee, donor, and financial information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper account classification, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in collaboration with departmental stakeholders.
• Assist with the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare internal financial reports and analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods.
• Support organizational stakeholders by providing guidance on accounting matters and transaction treatment.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation schedules, and related reporting.
• Serve as the primary administrator for payroll processing, reporting, and record maintenance through Paylocity.
• Review employee compensation, hours worked, leave balances, deductions, taxes, retirement contributions, and benefits data to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Partner with HR and department leaders to resolve payroll-related issues and obtain required approvals.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations, including PTO accruals and benefit-related accounts.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 941, W-2, and applicable tax filings.
• Review employee benefits invoices and support annual benefits enrollment activities.
• Maintain the organization's personnel forecasting model in partnership with HR leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and maximize Paylocity capabilities.
• Review cash receipt batches and related journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Produce and distribute quarterly Giving Statements and respond to donor inquiries regarding contributions and gift allocations.
• Create and maintain online giving forms for special events and ministry activities.
• Serve as the primary Finance administrator for the Square payment platform.
• Provide backup support for cash receipts and donor accounting processes as needed.
• Serve as a key accounting resource for accounts payable activities, including invoice coding, vendor maintenance, payment processing, expense classification, and credit card administration.
• Support vendor payment processing and positive pay submissions through banking platforms.
• Assist with annual vendor reporting and Form 1099 compliance activities.
• Help optimize the Church's use of Bill.com and related financial systems.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable operations as needed.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with established accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Identify control weaknesses, transaction issues, and compliance risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Support ongoing efforts to strengthen operational and financial stewardship.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce manual processes through automation and system enhancements.
• Partner with Finance leadership to improve workflows, documentation, reporting processes, and system utilization.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

General ledger

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Payroll processing

Excel

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Paylocity

Bill.com

Job description

The Falls Church Anglican (TFCA) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting and Finance, this role offers broad exposure to accounting operations, payroll administration, financial reporting, process improvement, and nonprofit financial management.

The ideal candidate is an accounting professional who enjoys both technical accounting work and operational problem-solving. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the Church's financial records, administering payroll, supporting financial reporting, and helping improve systems and processes that support organizational effectiveness.

This position provides significant mentorship, professional development, and a clear opportunity for career advancement toward future accounting leadership responsibilities, including potential progression to an Accounting Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Review general ledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper account classification, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in collaboration with departmental stakeholders.
• Assist with the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare internal financial reports and analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods.
• Support organizational stakeholders by providing guidance on accounting matters and transaction treatment.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation schedules, and related reporting.

Payroll Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator for payroll processing, reporting, and record maintenance through Paylocity.
• Review employee compensation, hours worked, leave balances, deductions, taxes, retirement contributions, and benefits data to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Partner with Human Resources and department leaders to resolve payroll-related issues and obtain required approvals.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations, including PTO accruals and benefit-related accounts.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 941, W-2, and applicable tax filings.
• Review employee benefits invoices and support annual benefits enrollment activities.
• Maintain the organization's personnel forecasting model in partnership with Human Resources leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and maximize utilization of Paylocity capabilities.

Cash Receipts & Donor Giving Support

• Review cash receipt batches and related journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Produce and distribute quarterly Giving Statements and respond to donor inquiries regarding contributions and gift allocations.
• Create and maintain online giving forms for special events and ministry activities.
• Serve as the primary Finance administrator for the Square payment platform.
• Provide backup support for cash receipts and donor accounting processes as needed.
• Serve as a key accounting resource for accounts payable activities, including invoice coding, vendor maintenance, payment processing, expense classification, and credit card administration.
• Support vendor payment processing and positive pay submissions through banking platforms.
• Assist with annual vendor reporting and Form 1099 compliance activities.
• Help optimize the Church's use of Bill.com and related financial systems.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable operations as needed.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with established accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Identify control weaknesses, transaction issues, and compliance risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Support ongoing efforts to strengthen operational and financial stewardship.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce manual processes through automation and system enhancements.
• Partner with Finance leadership to improve workflows, documentation, reporting processes, and system utilization.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statements, account reconciliations, and GAAP.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll, employee, donor, and financial information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Preferred

• Degree concentration in Accounting.
• Experience processing payroll for 60+ employees.
• Experience with Paylocity or another payroll/HCM platform.
• Experience with Bill.com or similar accounts payable automation software.
• Experience participating in month-end close processes and annual financial statement audits.
• Experience improving or automating accounting processes.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, church, educational, or other mission-driven organization.
• Experience with nonprofit or fund accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and financial analysis functions.
• CPA eligibility, CPA coursework, or interest in pursuing professional certification.

Success in the First Year

The successful candidate will:

• Become proficient in TFCA's accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Consistently prepare accurate reconciliations, journal entries, payroll transactions, and financial reports.
• Independently administer routine payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Contribute meaningfully to the monthly close process and financial reporting cycle.
• Develop a working understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrate readiness for increased responsibility and future accounting leadership opportunities.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 annually, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, technical expertise, and overall alignment with the role.

TFCA also offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a clearly defined path for career growth.

TFCA offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer contribution of up to 80% of medical and dental insurance premiums
• Affordable vision insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• Generous parental leave program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer matching contribution
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Fourteen paid holidays annually
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Ministry Calling

At The Falls Church Anglican, we believe our employees play an essential role in advancing the mission of the Church. As followers of Christ, we view our work as an opportunity to faithfully serve God, one another, and our broader community.

We do not require all employees to be Anglicans; however, we seek individuals who can support and work within the mission, values, and beliefs of our Church community.

The Falls Church Anglican is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fair treatment in all employment practices, consistent with applicable law and the Church's religious mission and sincerely held beliefs.