Staff Accountant

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and timely accounting operations, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies. The role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work with financial data in a confidential and ethical manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and financial documentation.
• Perform general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to accounting activities and financial transactions.
• Research accounting standards and determine their appropriate application to financial transactions and reporting requirements.
• Support accounting activities related to federal grants, including tracking, documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with financial reporting and analysis as needed.
• Monitor accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain organized and accurate supporting documentation for financial transactions and reporting.
• Work with accounting systems and software to process, maintain, and retrieve financial information.
• Support audits and provide requested financial records and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, organizational, and other sensitive information.
• Identify discrepancies or accounting issues and assist in researching and resolving them.
• Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting standards.
• Experience with federal grant accounting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and governmental programs is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Ability and willingness to learn and effectively use MIP Fund Accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information appropriately.
• Commitment to ethical accounting practices and professional standards.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with internal teams.



Core Competencies

• General Accounting
• Fund Accounting
• GAAP Compliance
• Federal Grant Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Analysis
• Accounting Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality and Ethics
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills