General Ledger Accountant (Not for Profit) , Get out of Public!


Job Details

Description/Job Summary

Salary is in the $65,000 to $70,000 range. Well known, established Non-Profit seeks to add Staff Accountant to their team! How would you like to have 5 weeks of PTO per year.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the coordination, preparation, review and accuracy of a variety of assigned professional accounting functions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Duties)

* Maintain regular and recurring entries, allocations and re-classifications to journals, registers and general ledger. Total and balance all records in accordance with established month-end and year-end closing procedures.

* Prepare a variety of complex accounting reports and ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for assigned and special projects.

* Responsible for the fixed assets and inventory accounting and related reconciliations. Assist Manager in automating and implementing best practices for accounting functions.

* Coordinate with department leaders to prepare accruals for month end close. Develop month end close reports and distribute to department leaders for analysis and review.

* Monitor revenue for compliance and accuracy. Prepare journal entries for revenue recognition.

* Ensure internal controls are adhered to per organizational policies and procedures.

* Review and prepare monthly account reconciliations per monthly close deadlines.

* Act as a backup for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function.

Job Specifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA preferred.

* 3-5 years work experience in an accounting role. Relevant experience in a not-for-profit, military, multicultural and/or global organization preferred.

* Great Plains experience is a plus.





 Merito Group

 04/29/2024

 Alexandria,VA