Staff Accountant Onsite (Tulsa, OK)

S27a; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Lab is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance & Support team in Tulsa, OK. Responsibilities include journal entries, payroll, bank reconciliations, month-end closings, and preparing financial statements.

You will train staff on accounting software and collaborate with other departments on accounting issues. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent), familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles, GAAP, and experience with Blackbaud NXT.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan work, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn nonprofit accounting principles, including GAAP standards.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn Blackbaud NXT and other accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries: daily Altru entry, invoices and banking activity; bi-monthly payroll; and month-end processes, including limited revenue invoices.
• Process vendor payments (check, ACH or online payments) as necessary. Resolve vendor issues as necessary.
• Reconcile bank account and general ledger accounts and make adjusting journal entries as necessary.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Finance & Audit Committee and Board, including variance explanations.
• Prepare year-end entries and year-end audit schedules, working closely with outside auditors during the annual audit.
• Process calendar year reports, such as 1099’s.
• System administration and user training for NXT and Ramp, including P-cards.
• Assist with the development and implementation of reports/analysis as requested.
• Assist in reviewing accounting processes and proposing changes to improve efficiency and/or control.
• Assist in developing new procedures and controls throughout the museum as requested.
• Maintain a paperless filing system for financial information.

Skills

Plan work

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Nonprofit accounting knowledge

GAAP principles

Learn accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Blackbaud NXT

Job description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for meeting departmental processing deadlines. Accounting tasks include cash accounting, monthly closing, reconciliation of various general ledger accounts, and preparing financial statements. This individual should be fully knowledgeable of the accounting software and be able to train/assist other staff. This individual may work closely with all areas of the Museum regarding accounting issues.

All positions at Discovery Lab are required to assist with front-line operations as needed and may be assigned other duties as applicable by their direct supervisor. This position description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

1. Prepare journal entries: daily Altru entry, invoices and banking activity; bi-monthly payroll; and month-end processes, including limited revenue invoices.

2. Process vendors payments (check, ACH or online payments) as necessary. Resolve vendor issues as necessary.

3. Reconcile bank account and general ledger accounts and make adjusting journal entries as necessary.

4. Prepare monthly financial statements for the Finance & Audit Committee and Board, including variance explanations.

5. Prepare year-end entries and year-end audit schedules, working closely with outside auditors during the annual audit.

6. Process calendar year reports, such as 1099’s.

7. System administration and user training for NXT and Ramp, including P-cards.

8. Assist with the development and implementation of reports/analysis as requested.

9. Assist in reviewing accounting processes and proposing changes to improve efficiency and/or control.

10. Assist in developing new procedures and controls throughout the museum as requested.

11. Maintain a paperless filing system for financial information.

What you’ll need:

• Ability to plan work, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Working knowledge or ability to learn nonprofit accounting principles, including GAAP standards.

• Working knowledge or ability to learn Blackbaud NXT and other accounting software.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Whom you’ll support: All Discovery Lab Staff are encouraged to enhance team spirit and support throughout the organization.

How you’ll work: This position is regular, full-time, and nonexempt with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday. Occasional after-hours or weekends may be required. Shared office environment.

Classification: Nonexempt
Salary Range: $21.29 - $29.81 per hour
Reports to: Director of Finance & Support

Physical Demands: 85% sitting, 10% standing, 5% lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling not more than 10-30 lbs. Mental Demands Flexibility, resilience, reasoning, and data analytics.

Discovery Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations.