Staff Accountant: Grants & Close Expert

Community-Action-Partnership-of-Strafford-County-1; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the organization's financial operations. This position supports the monthly close process, account reconciliations, budget management, financial reporting, grant and program billing, and audit preparation.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to maintaining accurate financial records while supporting compliance with organizational policies and GAAP.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and segregation of duties concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete weekly and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Participate in the month-end and year-end close processes, including gathering occupancy documentation, preparing cost allocations, posting journal entries, and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor financial transactions for compliance with accounting policies and internal control procedures.
• Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, income and expense reports, cash flow analyses, and other supporting schedules for management review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organization

Problem solving

Excel skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

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

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

General accounting software

Job description

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the organization's financial operations. This position supports the monthly close process, account reconciliations, budget management, financial reporting, grant and program billing, and audit preparation.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to maintaining accurate financial records while supporting compliance with organizational policies and GAAP.