Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial operations. This position is responsible for managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing government grant reimbursement requests, and assisting with various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The Staff Accountant works closely with internal staff, vendors, and external partners to provide excellent financial support, while contributing to process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

This position will be hybrid eligible after training is completed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with fund-accounting software preferred.
• Relevant college degree preferred not required.
• Experience with expense management software preferred, Bill.com experience even better.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, including general ledger, accrual-basis accounting, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with accounts receivable functions, including billing and cash applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all matters.
• Effective communication skills, particularly in email and written documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Process vendor invoices, credit card transactions, and employee reimbursements.

Record and reconcile incoming payments.

Perform regular reconciliations of donation revenue to fundraising software.

Communicate with staff across departments to obtain approvals and resolve accounting issues.

Provide excellent internal and external customer service to staff, vendors, and partners.

Full-time employees : Complete 8 shifts per year.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Meals on Wheels Central Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and / or DHS before any adverse action is taken. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not influence the choice of documents presented for Form I-9.