What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Staff Accountant position at Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center?
Position Summary: Grassroots is currently seeking a highly skilled Sr. Staff Accountant to join our finance team and contribute to our continued success. This professional will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. This position involves complex accounting tasks, financial reporting, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Standard hours for this position are Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm. Must be flexible to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed for programming, audits, and/or deadlines.
Education and Experience:
Flexible work schedule is required; some overtime is expected during busy periods.
Supplemental Grassroots Rewards & Incentives:
Grassroots offers to pay 100% of the expenses for its employees wishing to take advantage in the following areas:
**All incentives and/rewards are subject to the employee meeting the required policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, agency’s 3-month probationary period, performance metrics, and/or signed agreements prior to registration and authorization by Grassroots leadership**
Grassroots is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Standard hours for this position are Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm. Must be flexible to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed for programming, audits, and/or deadlines.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred. Professional Accounting experience will be considered in lieu of degree. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management (preferably with a nonprofit or government entity).
- Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with contracts and grants accounting or other regulatory experience is preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a supervisory role is a plus.
- Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data and compliance with GAAP.
- Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to management.
- General Ledger Management:
- Perform quarterly inventory of company’s gift cards.
- Assist with annual 1099 processing
- Oversee and perform general ledger account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Maintain all A/P records while following GR’s Document Retention Policy & Procedures
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Analyze variances between actual and budgeted figures and report findings.
- Audit and Compliance:
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Review and approve accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments (checks and credit cards).
- Process daily deposits in QuickBooks Online.
- May prepare or assist with the bi-weekly payroll processing (Paychex)
- Research for internal and external accounting inquiries
- Assist with the monthly bank reconciliations.
- Provide support for monthly reconciliations including verification of receipts.
- Manage the petty cash program.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
- Streamline accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Team Collaboration and Supervision:
- Mentor and support Staff Accountants, Accounting Administrator, and staff.
- Provide ongoing support for the annual audit by assembling documentation and preparing reports.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and alignment with company goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Proven analytical, logical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and track multiple projects in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word, QuickBooks Online.
Flexible work schedule is required; some overtime is expected during busy periods.
Supplemental Grassroots Rewards & Incentives:
Grassroots offers to pay 100% of the expenses for its employees wishing to take advantage in the following areas:
- Licensure and/or Renewal (ex. Clinical, Nursing, Medical, etc.)
- CEUs
- Professional Trainings and/or Conferences
- Field Certifications
- Automatic wage increases for Certifications achieved while employed.
- $250 Hiring Bonus for full completion of Onboarding and HR trainings. – w/stipulation that they are completed as scheduled by Grassroots.
- $500 Retention Bonus – w/ stipulation that the employee is in positive standing and meets probation.
- Small Loan Option at 0% Interest for 1 year
**All incentives and/rewards are subject to the employee meeting the required policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, agency’s 3-month probationary period, performance metrics, and/or signed agreements prior to registration and authorization by Grassroots leadership**
Grassroots is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
