Staff Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The position is responsible for fundamental accounting duties requiring an understanding of accounting principles.

General Ledger :

• Prepare basic, standard journal entries to the general ledger, including recurring journal entries, post basic entries upon approval.
• Perform other data entry functions into various databases and sub-systems.
• Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Ensure all invoices, check requests, expenses and bills have been properly authorized and backup detail is supplied to support charge.
• Audit expense reports to ensure proper coding of expenses and adherence to the stated travel policy and procedures.
• Research and resolve basic questions related to general ledger items.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Assist with yearend audit and 990 returns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Payroll :

Review the final payroll with the Finance Director

Check the balance in the checking account to be sure there is an adequate balance for the payroll disbursement.

Accounts Receivable :

Process deposits to bank via desk top deposit device or going to the bank.

Grant Billing

Review new grants and review billing requirements.

Other Miscellaneous Duties :

Assist, when necessary, in the review of other Staff Accountants' work.

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.