Staff Accountant

**Overview** We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and month-end closing procedures. The position will also assist with audits, budgeting, and other accounting functions as needed. Experience working with nonprofit organizations, membership organizations, labor unions, or similar organizations is a plus. **Duties** * Manage Accounts Payable (AP), including processing invoices, verifying supporting documentation, obtaining approvals, and preparing payments. * Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), including recording payments, preparing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on receivables. * Maintain accurate and organized financial records using QuickBooks Online. * Record and review journal entries and maintain the general ledger. * Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies. * Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures. * Maintain accurate records of income, expenses, payments, deposits, and other financial transactions. * Assist with tracking and reconciling membership dues, payments, and other organizational revenue, as applicable. * Process and record transactions using proper double-entry bookkeeping principles, debits, and credits. * Assist with preparation of financial statements, schedules, and internal financial reports. * Monitor outstanding accounts payable and receivable and maintain accurate aging records. * Provide documentation and financial records required for annual audits, reviews, tax filings, and other compliance requirements. * Maintain organized and confidential financial records and supporting documentation. * Work with the senior accountant and secretary-treasurer to resolve accounting questions and discrepancies. * Ensure accounting procedures are followed consistently, and financial information is accurate and timely. * Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent accounting experience may be considered. * 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in an organization with multiple accounts, departments, or entities. * Strong experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). * Proficiency with QuickBooks Online is required. * Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, journal entries, and general ledger accounting. * Experience performing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. * Experience with month-end and year-end closing procedures. * Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and **GAAP**. * Experience preparing or assisting with financial reports and audit documentation. * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information. * Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. * Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial, employee, membership, and organizational information. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly **Excel**. * Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with management and staff. **Preferred Skills** * QuickBooks Online * Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable * Bank and account reconciliations * General ledger accounting * Journal entries * Month-end and year-end closing * Financial reporting * Budget tracking and analysis * Audit preparation and support * Excel and Microsoft Office * Double-entry bookkeeping * Nonprofit, union, or membership organization accounting Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person