Staff Accountant – Hybrid, GAAP & Audit Prep

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core Medical Coverage

401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer

Exceptional Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Infertility Treatment Program

Adoption Assistance

Education Assistance

Enterprise Learning and Development

Job summary

ALSAC, supporting St. Jude, is seeking a Staff Accountant for a hybrid role in Memphis, TN. You will support month-end close, prepare journal entries, and maintain reconciliations while collaborating on budgets and process improvements.

The position emphasizes accuracy, strong accounting knowledge, and adaptability in a dynamic nonprofit environment within the National Executive Office in Memphis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience is essential.
• Proficiency in Windows OS, Excel, and Word, Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for internal and external interactions.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and data processing applications is critical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations of designated portions of our general ledger accounts, ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Perform monthly closeout tasks, prepare journal entries and reclassifications as needed using modern technology.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership on various budget responsibilities.
• Assist in preparing work papers for our annual audit.
• Be ready to fill vacancies in the Accounting Department as assigned.
• Review fiscal procedures and suggest improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration (accounting emphasis)

Tools

Windows OS

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALSAC, supporting St. Jude, is seeking a Staff Accountant for a hybrid role in Memphis, TN. You will support month-end close, prepare journal entries, and maintain reconciliations while collaborating on budgets and process improvements.

The position emphasizes accuracy, strong accounting knowledge, and adaptability in a dynamic nonprofit environment within the National Executive Office in Memphis.