What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Pets In Need?
Overview
The ideal candidate will have a natural passion for math and intricate knowledge of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, taxes, and other financial transactions within an organization. The staff accountant will play an important support role, clarifying the financial outlook of our company with precise, proactive measures and attention to detail. This is an opportunity to learn all aspects of nonprofit accounting and to grow in this role of providing financial support for the organization. We encourage you to apply even if some responsibilities are beyond your experience.
Objectives of this role
The ideal candidate will have a natural passion for math and intricate knowledge of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, taxes, and other financial transactions within an organization. The staff accountant will play an important support role, clarifying the financial outlook of our company with precise, proactive measures and attention to detail. This is an opportunity to learn all aspects of nonprofit accounting and to grow in this role of providing financial support for the organization. We encourage you to apply even if some responsibilities are beyond your experience.
Objectives of this role
- Support the organization with timely and accurate financial information for making decisions
- Ensure compliance with all financial laws and regulations for nonprofits
- Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reports and procedures
- Continue professional education by participating in webinars, workshops, and networking events
- Support the Finance Department with modeling projects and is an important resource and backup to the Payroll function.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts each month and post transactions and journal entries as needed for the month-end close
- Prepare the monthly financial statements including commentary for operational management account results and variances
- Process accounts payable transactions using Bill.com to include coding invoices, ensuring timely approval and payments by the management team, and reconciling vendor statements
- Process accounts receivable transactions to include creating invoices and recording deposits for donations and services
- Provide backup support for bi-weekly payroll processing and assist with payroll review
- Track funds with donor restrictions
- Assist with creating the annual budget and forecasting cash flow
- Prepare year-end schedules for the annual financial audit and tax returns
- Prepare and file the annual IRS 1099 forms
- Prepare and file the sales tax returns
- Prepare and file the annual business tax returns and the related welfare exemption
- Maintain all electronic and paper files in an organized manner
- Assist with writing procedure manuals for all responsibilities in this job description
- Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
- Other duties as assigned.
- Professional experience in accounting, such as internship or staff role
- Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and client information
- Desire to continue professional growth through training
- Experience with Microsoft Office software with a minimum of intermediate experience with Excel
- Experience with at least one accounting software package
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to an audience who has different levels of financial literacy.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, business accounting, or finance
- Certified public accountant (CPA) license or equivalent
- Experience with nonprofit accounting and allocations
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) including a thorough understanding of debits and credits
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction.