Staff Accountant

About the Position

Salaried position, 40 hours per week. The Staff Accountant performs day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities as outlined below. The ideal candidate is passionate about accounting and the nonprofit environment. Reports directly to Director of Finance for accounting functions and to the Deputy Director for administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Requests appropriate approvals for and posts vendor invoices
• Prepares weekly bill pay and ACH transactions for approval by check signer
• Processes weekly employee reimbursements and per diem
• Communicates daily with staff regarding invoices and expenses
• Maintains accounts receivable aging & prepares invoices, as requested

Payroll:

• Prepares and processes biweekly payroll, including maintaining company calendar of PTO, maintaining company timesheets, updating changes to employee benefits in accounting system, and allocating employee time to appropriate programs and grants; posts biweekly journal entries for payroll
• Gathers and maintains records of all new hire documentation, setting up all new employees in accounting system

Monthly closing:

• Verifies all monthly employee expenses are approved and posted
• Assists with bank reconciliations
• Performs reconciliation of intercompany accounts

Requirements and skills

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit sector
• Ease and proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office Excel
• Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organized with solid understanding of accounting practices and principles
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently on deadline with minimal oversight
• Able to communicate effectively, particularly via email, phone, text, and Zoom
• High standards for confidentiality and integrity

Compensation

$50-$60k annually, depending on skill and/or experience. Highly competitive benefits package includes: 10 paid holidays; generous vacation; employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability coverage; and 403(b) retirement plan with matching and discretionary employer contributions.

To Apply:

Complete application here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/65656725c16e4b13973e4fc1ad27bb36

Please note that we are not able to respond directly to every applicant. Should your qualifications match our requirements for the open position we will be in touch with you. If there is not a match, we will retain your materials for future reference.

All positions at Equality Florida and/or Equality Florida Foundation may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply