Staff Accountant Position Available In Johnston, North Carolina

Description We are offering a contract for a permanent employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in the non-profit sector, based in a location in North Carolina. As a Staff Accountant, you will be tasked with a variety of technical accounting duties in support of our finance operations.

Responsibilities:

• Execute a range of accounting technical tasks to support financial operations
• Apply established bookkeeping principles and basic fund accounting in the review and processing of financial documents
• Utilize automated accounting systems to manage ledgers, registers, statements, and other fiscal documents
• Oversee the major processes of programs in a complete cycle, including account and statement reconciliation, and data entry
• Review, analyze, and compile a variety of financial reports such as sales tax and payroll tax reports
• Assist program managers with the creation and management of program and grant budgets
• Support the Finance Director with account and asset maintenance, budgeting, and financial record keeping
• Analyze balance sheets, trial balances, and revenue to expense reports, correct errors, and update accounts
• Prepare and post budget revisions, assist with annual audits, coordinate special projects as needed, and prepare journal entries. Requirements
• Possess proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) duties, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor communication
• Demonstrate skills in managing Accounts Receivable (AR), including invoice creation, payment collection, and customer account reconciliation
• Show adeptness in executing bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of financial data, and identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Have a strong understanding of General Ledger operations, including chart of accounts maintenance, account balancing, and financial statement preparation
• Exhibit ability to prepare and post Journal Entries, including accruals, adjustments, and expense allocations
• Display competence in conducting Month End Close activities, such as revenue recognition, expense analysis, and financial reporting.

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