Staff Accountant

Jonathan's Place; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan's Place, established in 1991, provides a safe, loving home and specialized services for children who have suffered abuse or neglect. The Staff Accountant in our Accounting Department handles grant management, general ledger accounting and financial analysis for government grants and cost-reimbursement contracts.

The role focuses on grant management, accounts receivable, and month-end processing, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting; 2–4 years of relevant nonprofit accounting experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant-related accounting entries and supporting documentation.
• Prepare management reports and grant reimbursements per schedule.
• Perform month-end processing and journal entries.
• Maintain records for audits and program reviews.
• Cross-train with departmental staff and assist CFO as needed.

Skills

Grant management

General ledger

Financial analysis

Payroll journal entries

Grant reimbursements

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial Edge NXT

Job description

Established in May 1991, Jonathan's Place provides a safe, loving home and specialized services to children who have been victims of abuse, abandonment or neglect. Please visit our website, jpkids.org for information about our agency. You will also find a fillable application form there if you don't have a resume form to upload.

Jonathan's Place is accepting applications for a Staff Accountant in our Accounting Department. This position is responsible for accounting, financial reporting and analysis, for government grants, including cost reimbursement and/or fee for service contracts.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for grant management, general ledger accounting and financial analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Grant Management

• Ensure grant-related services are recorded and tracked appropriately in accounting systems. Maintain all supporting documentation.
• Update and maintain grant management model for accounting, management reporting, and audit purposes. Reconcile to General Ledger.
• Evaluate eligibility for reimbursement based on contract terms and approved budgets.
• Prepare and submit requests for reimbursement per grantor’s published schedule.
• Prepare management reports and participate in grant reviews per established schedule.
• Participate in grant applications, budget revisions, and program audits as needed.

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor fee-for-service activity, report and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately in the general ledger.
• Prepare management reports and related analysis by established deadlines.

Month-End Processing

• Prepare and enter biweekly payroll journal entries.
• Prepare and enter closing journal entries into accounting system.
• Record receivable payments to general ledger.
• Record recurring expenditures for rent, bank fees, and merchant fees.
• Reconcile monthly investment account activity and record associated journal entries.
• Record journal entries for monthly depreciation and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare reconciliation for restricted assets and record journal entry as needed.
• Reconcile GL accounts and bank reconciliation as assigned, review with CFO.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial package.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute management reports (departmental budget versus actual reports).
• Maintain records for audit.
• Assist with year-end duties, including preparing and recording accruals and assisting with annual independent audit.
• Document processes (desk procedures).
• Cross-train with departmental staff on all primary functions.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Competencies

• Accounting - Demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Grant Management - Demonstrates familiarity with 2CFR200 Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards and Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS).
• Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving and Initiative - Identifies and communicates problems, together with proposed solutions, in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in accounting prefers Bachelor’s degree or related field.
• 2-4 years of recent and relevant work experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Language Ability

• Ability to speak with self-confidence.
• Ability to produce professional correspondence and presentations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to identify and plan long- and short-term goals.

Computer Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of computer programs and databases including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Financial Edge NXTa plus.

Certificates and Licenses

• Must maintain a current driver’s license and favorable driving record as condition of employment.
• Must provide proof of current vehicle insurance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reaching with hands/arms.
• Close and distance vision.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Maintain a working telephone or other reliable means of communication.
• Must have own transportation.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. This position does require random drug testing.