What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at The Armory Foundation?
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
The Armory Foundation is a non-profit organization providing a broad range of athletic, educational, and community programs. We are searching for a staff accountant to work closely with our Senior Accountant in preparing and reviewing financial documents, reports, and statements.
This is an in-person position working 40 hours per week.
JOB FUNCTIONS/SUMMARY*
Assist with banking activities including monthly bank reconciling items, banking fees, positive pay exceptions, and additional responsibilities as assigned. Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Ensure that all deliverables comply with professional standards. Provide support for external audit and budget processes. Assist with accounting related and general ledger projects. Work on special projects assigned by management, including projects to enhance the efficiency of other operating areas at The Armory.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
- Prepare deposits, journalize and input transactions into Quickbooks or successor software
- Prepare weekly balance sheets account analysis
- Process credit card contributions with PayPal online merchant platform
- Coordinate with Senior Accountant for invoices, assign account codes in Quickbooks
- Maintain fixed assets record, record new assets, and record monthly depreciation
- Update Salary schedules for allocation to various programs
- Assist with the monthly and year end closing
- Assist with annual audit, budget process and 990 tax returns
QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough knowledge of Quickbooks accounting software (REQUIRED)
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA license is preferred
- Minimum three years related experience.
- Strong analytical and accounting skills.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of accounting principles.
- Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
- Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new challenging tasks. The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of her or his work product. The individual will work closely with many major functional leaders of the Organization.
- Working Knowledge of Nonprofit Accounting.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor visas for this role.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $70,000 - $75,000/year
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000