An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Staff Accountant Soil Health Institute - 4.0 Morrisville, NC Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Nonprofit finance Customer service GAAP Accounting firm experience Accounting standards Productivity software Non-profit experience Full Job Description The Soil Health Institute (SHI), SoilHealthInstitute.org, a non-profit organization created to safeguard and enhance the vitality and productivity of soil through scientific research and advancement, located adjacent to Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina seeks to hire a full-time Staff Accountant. The successful candidate will support the Controller in accounting, financial and operational support of SHI. This position will be central to SHI's budgeting, accounting, financial and tax preparation, grant management and reporting in serving SHI's mission, staff, and Board of Directors.
Duties Include:
Support the day-to-day financial functions of SHI Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and addresses inquiries Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts Participate in accounting tasks, engage in recording, tracking, and reporting of financial information, including accounts payable and accounts receivable Review credit card transactions for coding. Perform monthly credit card reconciliation Generate management reports for budget managers Understand and accurately interpret federal and other grant requirements, policies, and procedure including, but not limited to, accounts receivables, accounts payables, travel and personal reimbursements, purchasing, and payroll Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, with 2+ years of experience in not-for-profit and public accounting or an associate's degree in accounting with 5+ years of experience in not-for-profit and public accounting Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles Analytical, detail-oriented, and honest Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Accustomed to working in a small staff Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively Must be a team player, willing to assist with other duties as needed
Preferred:
Federal grant accounting and reporting experience Working knowledge and experience working with Sage Intacct The first review of applications will begin by August 28, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Soil Health Institute uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States.
