Staff Accountant

Who We Are

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is a community of dedicated researchers, consultants, and former practitioners who drive innovation and progress in courts and justice systems. NCSC’s reputation for trusted leadership allows us to work alongside top judicial officers to examine some of the most complex and significant issues facing society. Our team of experts and court leaders are deeply committed to advancing just, free, and safe communities.

NCSC delivers its services in many ways, but there are four main pillars of that delivery that set us apart as an organization: data quality, governance and analysis; reengineering of court processes; strategic foresighting; and leadership and governance. To learn more about NCSC, visit NCSC.org

NCSC is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting group. This is a full-time in-office position with a Monday through Friday schedule. The Staff Accountant, reporting directly to the Accounting Director, performs a variety of technical and analytical accounting tasks. Working in a high-volume environment, this hands-on Staff Accountant is responsible for functions such as accounts receivable, reconciliations, annual filings, and other daily, monthly and yearly accounting tasks. 

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• Demonstrates conduct that upholds the basic Core Values of NCSC 
• Manages accounts receivable
  1. Reviews and posts cash receipts to accounts receivable
  2. Communicate and follow-up on the pending accounts receivables
• Assists with the subawards accounts for audit and reporting
• Reconciles bank statements, domestic and foreign (high volume)
• Prepares or assists with calculating available bank balances and forecasting cash flow
• Maintains prepaid accounts
• Maintains fixed assets list for audit
• Manages state annual filings and business licenses (50 states), and other requests with regards to forms and monthly filings including property, insurance, charitable organizational filing, state dues, etc. 
• Assists with investment entries to Costpoint accounting system
• Prepares accounts payable vouchers for accounting dept
• Reconciles liability and asset balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and record journal entries
• Reviews entries in Costpoint for accuracy
• Assists with annual audits and prepares documentation as needed
• Creates and maintains SOPs to document new and existing processes
• Identify, recommend and implement process improvement initiatives
• Assist the Director, Financial & Reporting when needed
• Special projects and reporting as assigned
• Monitors accounting email inbox

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required 
• 3 years of general accounting experience that includes accounts receivable and financial reporting 
• Knowledge of GAAP at a level that demonstrates the ability to perform duties and responsibilities of the position independently and to achieve outcomes that meet required standards
• Experience with Deltek/Costpoint and/or Stampli, preferred

Additional Skills:

• Solid understanding of accounting 
• Working knowledge in MS Office, with and emphasis in Excel - building spreadsheets, preparing reports, and manipulating data
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a high-volume, fast paced environment and to prioritize tasks meet established deadlines
• Ability to apply accounting and auditing principles 
• A high degree of accuracy and ability to effectively communicate with staff and clients at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality of financial, vendor and employee information

Benefits
 
NCSC is proud to provides a comprehensive benefits package for our regular full-time and regular part-time employees consisting of:
 
Insurance 

• Medical Insurance: PPO, HDHP options (HMO option for VA residents) 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employee Family
• Employer Paid Accidental Death Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• 125 Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program

Retirement

• Retirement: Money Purchase Plan Pension account (9% of salary)  
• Retirement Option: 403B 

Paid Time Off 

• All Purpose Leave (APL)
• Paid Holidays (10)

Other Benefits

• Annual Performance Review 
• Education Assistance 
• Paid Training and Development 
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness under 501(c)(3) 

 
The annual starting salary for this role is between $68,640 - $75,000, factors which affect starting pay within the range include education, experience, and other qualifications as it relates to the position.
 We are recruiting on a rolling basis, with first consideration to applicants that apply by December 1, 2024 . Please submit your resume and cover letter in addition to your completed NCSC application. For reference, include professional references only with at least one previous or current supervisor.

Salary : $68,640 - $75,000