Staff Accountant

JFS Delaware; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JFS Delaware is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, grant accounting, and compliance. This role requires attention to detail and solid GAAP knowledge, with the CFO providing oversight.

You will maintain records in QuickBooks, prepare reconciliations and journal entries, process payroll-related entries, and assist with audits and grant reporting. This on-site position is based in Wilmington, DE and offers the chance to contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting & Month-End Close: Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and record accruals, journal entries, and other month-end adjustments.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare monthly invoicing and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Maintain grant tracking schedules and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate documentation for annual audits and state/federal audits.

Skills

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Payroll accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

JFS Delaware provides counseling and support services that strengthen the individual, family, and community. We are committed to serving our community—particularly the most vulnerable members—during times of challenging transitions and crises throughout their lives.

Our dedicated and experienced team is comprised of social workers, psychiatrists, care managers, and professional support staff, who share a commitment to enhancing the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for passionate, energized, and skilled professionals who share our goals and want to make a meaningful difference every day. By joining JFS you become part of an organization with an over-125-year-old tradition of service and tzedakah (justice), a tradition guided by Jewish values within a diverse community.

JFS is a Top Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

Position:Staff Accountant

Location: Wilmington, DE

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:197

# of Openings:1

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, grant accounting, and compliance processes. This position requires a solid understanding of basic GAAP principles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to research accounting questions, identify issues, and understand how individual transactions impact overall financial reporting.

The Staff Accountant will maintain accurate accounting records, prepare reconciliations and journal entries, support monthly financial reporting, assist with grant and contract compliance, and coordinate audit documentation. This role works closely with the CEO and Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who provides financial oversight and review of accounting activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Accounting & Month-End Close

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Prepare and record accruals, journal entries, and other month-end adjustments.

Prepare bi-weekly payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.

Prepare monthly invoicing and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.

Maintain complete and organized supporting documentation for accounting activity.

Assist with month-end close procedures and ensure deadlines are met.

Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports and dashboards.

Review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and unusual variances.

Provide supporting schedules and information for management review.

Work with the Fractional CFO to resolve accounting questions and improve reporting processes.

Maintain grant tracking schedules, including revenue, expenses, allocations, and reporting requirements.

Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with grant agreements and restrictions.

Maintain contract and grant budgets in coordination with the CFO.

Assist with preparation of grant-related financial reports and documentation.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Oversight

Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable aging reports.

Follow up on outstanding items and assist in resolving discrepancies.

Ensure transactions are properly documented, approved, and recorded.

Audit & Compliance Support

Maintain a rolling annual audit file, including:

New contracts

Grant agreements and award letters

Bank reconciliations

Credit card reconciliations

Other financial supporting documentation

Coordinate documentation requests for annual audits and state /federal audits.

Work with the Fractional CFO to prepare audit support schedules and responses.

Maintain records to support compliance requirements.

Accounting Systems & Internal Controls

Maintain accounting records and processes within QuickBooks.

Serve as PNC administrator and support banking processes.

Ensure internal controls are followed, including appropriate approvals and documentation.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies .

Research accounting questions and apply appropriate GAAP guidance with CFO support.

REQUIREMENT S :

Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.

Knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting .

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance, or related field preferred.