What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at National Precast Concrete Association?
Organization Description: The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), established in 1965, represents manufacturers of
precast concrete products and suppliers to the industry. As a 501(c)6 trade association, NPCA is dedicated to expanding the use of high-quality precast concrete and equipping its members with the learning, programs, certifications, and resources necessary to operate successful plants.
The Essentials and Leadership = DISRUPT
At NPCA, we are committed to challenging the status quo and embracing bold ideas to drive the precast concrete industry forward. How we work is anchored in our "DISRUPT" philosophy, capturing the core principles that guide our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and progress. This framework represents our dedication to continuous improvement, rejecting complacency and the mindset of “that’s the way we’ve always done it.”
Drive Change
Innovate as teams
Shift perspectives
Revolutionize solutions
Unleash creativity
Progress over perfection
Transform together
Job Summary
We’re a membership organization, which means people matter—our members, our staff, and our partners. We need someone who’s tech-savvy, people-friendly, and has a happy-go-lucky energy to keep our systems running, our office organized, and our membership experience seamless. This job is a mix of IT support, membership database wizardry, office operations, and general “fix-it-all” magic. If you thrive on variety, love solving problems before they become disasters, and get a thrill from making everything run smoothly, this role is for you.
Finance Responsibilities:
• Invoicing and payment processing
• A/R collection effort and documentation, maintenance of monthly aging reports
• Payroll journal entries
• Manage credit card and expense reports, posting expenses in finance system
• Daily Batches
• Enter and code invoices, process and distribute checks as necessary
• Prepaid expenses
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
What You Bring to the Table:
• A “figure it out” attitude—you love solving problems, even the weird ones.
• Tech-savviness—you’re not an engineer, but you’re comfortable troubleshooting IT issues and
managing databases.
• A people-first approach—we’re a membership organization, so being friendly, approachable,
and customer-service minded is key.
• Positive energy & optimism—you keep things fun, stay upbeat, and roll with the punches.
• Attention to detail—because a well-organized office (and database) is a happy office.
• A good sense of humor—because some days, all you can do is laugh.
Outcomes/Measures of Success
Overall, success in this role will be a team member who can support leadership, fellow team members,
and members of NPCA through accurate and timely accounting.
Some examples are:
• Processing member invoices and payments timely
• Paying vendors correctly and by the due date
• Ensuring that all expenses are coded to the correct department
Key Qualifications and Experience
• Two to three years of general accounting experience, preferably a not-for-profit or association
• A bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting, or relevant experience is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
• Understanding of non-profits and/or associations is preferred
• Get-r-done mentality
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with executive teams
• Experience engaging with committees and fostering member relationships
• Willingness to Travel: Must be available for occasional overnight travel within the U.S. and
Canada
• A sense of humor
