Staff Accountant

The Midtown Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected mental health non-profit in Fort Worth is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join its team. This role is pivotal in coordinating financial activities and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. As part of a mission-driven organization, you will prepare financial reports, manage grants, and support the budget process. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you have a passion for finance and a commitment to service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare billings and financial reports for assigned divisions.
• Manage grants and ensure compliance with GAAP and UGG.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Grant Management

Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's Degree

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

Our Client, a well respected Fort Worth based Mental Health Non-Profit, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its team on Contract to Hire Basis. This is an in-person position.

Work onsite location: 3840 Hulen St., Fort Worth, TX.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)
Dress code: Business Casual.

I) Job Purpose
Under general supervision, the Staff Accountant coordinates financial activities for assigned division(s) and/or unit(s), completes funding source required billings and other reports, assures all financial activity is reflected accurately in the agency general ledger, monitors budget-to-actual expenses for assigned units, and provides variance reporting with appropriate explanations. The Staff Accountant makes recommendations and provides ongoing communication with business directors and/or program managers to assure financial aspects are managed according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), Federal Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG), and contract/grant terms, as appropriate.

II) Essential Functions
A) Prepare billings, related journal entries and monthly financial information for assigned divisions
B) Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of program billings and other required reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for
C) Identify expenses that have occurred but have not been invoiced to determine if an accrual should be created
D) Recognize all division revenues per contract/grants monthly
E) Prepare grant billings and monitor Accounts Receivable (AR) for the division
F) Review and approve all appropriate year-end accrual/encumbrance documentation
G) Ensure approvals are routed through the accounts payable system, which are routed to the accountants first, then to program staff for approval before routing to Accounts Payable (AP).
H) Verify that funding is in the budget for any payment requests received
I) Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned on a monthly basis
J) Assist with the preparation for year-end audit of independent auditor
K) Plan, coordinate, and prepare for program auditors as necessary
L) Attend budget and financial statement review meetings as requested
M) Manage grants for Foundations, a 501c3 entity
N) Prepare Record of Cash Receipts (ROCR) for input daily, verifying all general ledger coding, AR customer number, and invoice number are complete and accurate
O) Cross-train and assist with accounting activities for BH and Admin divisions
P) Accurately complete special projects as assigned
Q) May assist with other responsibilities in the absence of relevant personnel
R) Identify and implement cost saving ideas
S) Performance standards are performed as applicable with We CARE values “We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People.”
T) Performs other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

B) Defined Education: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

C) Preferences: Knowledge of advance computer systems and governmental accounting

D) Substitutions: Master’s Degree and one year of experience

E) Years’ Experience: Three years of experience

F) Defined Experience: Accounting, Finance, or Business related field