Staff Accountant

Job Title : Staff Accountant

Job Type : Temp-To-Perm

Reports To : Controller

Location : Hybrid (In-person at LEAP HQ 2 days per week)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary : $66,300- $68,000

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday (Generally : 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm)

Weekly Hours / Week : 37.5

Why You'll Love Working at LEAP

At LEAP, we don't just build great programs - we build a great place to work. You'll thrive here if you're excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.

We are :

Community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility

Creative, flexible, and open-minded

Collaborative and mission driven

Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals

Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication

Champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture

Supporters of self-care and the well-being of others

And above all... FUN!

At LEAP, you'll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact - all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

About the Role

The Staff Accountant will have a range of accounting responsibilities with a primary focus on payroll support, timely and accurate accounts payable coordination and general ledger. The position will be full time and a member of the Finance Department and will report directly to the Controller through the Chief Finance and Operations Officer. This position may provide the right candidate the opportunity to learn and grow within the organization as the internal finance functions continue to develop over time.

What You'll Do

(45%) General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Credit Card Reconciliation

• Manage workflow of invoices - enter all payables and other expenses into accounting system with proper classification
• Coordinate vendor and other invoice payments, and employee reimbursements
• 1099 tracking and preparation
• General Ledger reconciliation of all expenses and support the review and payment of corporate credit cards, in accordance with the organization's policy
• Review accounts payable aging with Controller

(50%) Payroll Support

(5%) Other

What You'll Bring

We are seeking a detailed oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join the Finance Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and solid understanding of not-for-profit accounting and finance processes, sound technical foundation of principles, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Core Competencies & Strengths :

Required Qualifications :

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to criminal history checks by regulating agencies as needed per placement.

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please note : In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.