Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant provides accounting, budgeting, grant, contract management, and financial support for designated geographic regions, under the guidance of the Director of Operations. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

• Meets grant compliance requirements for individual grant budgets, re-budgeting requests, accounting procedures, reporting procedures, file retention, and other government regulations;
• Manages accounts receivable, including preparing accurate contract billings and submitting them to appropriate agencies for payment;
• Pursues collection of accounts receivable as required;
• Review accounts payable to ensure invoices are legitimate and have proper approvals, and prepares and enters invoices as needed;
• Reviews and maintains a detailed general ledger for accuracy, allowability, and appropriateness of transactions;
• Reconciles Monthly Bank Card and EBT Reports;
• Prepares and processes all journal entries for monthly accruals, correcting entries, bank activity, salary distributions, loan expenses, petty cash, intra-company transfers, and all others necessary to produce accurate financial reports;
• Accomplishes tasks using WestCare's purchased accounting software package;
• Maintains detailed grant files containing contracts, correspondence, receipts, expense statements, billing statements, and grant payments;
• Ensures that grant and invoiced expenditures (including project salaries) are posted to the correct cost centers;
• Participates in regular meetings with Regional Accountant and grant directors to review expenses and ensure that budgets are being spent appropriately;

Certifications/Licensures:

• Relevant certification and/or licensure highly preferred; Preference will be given certified candidates;
• Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or other field related to the position is preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• At least two (2) years of professional-level accounting experience required;
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fund accounting, government grant and contract accounting /management required;
• Accuracy and keen attention to detail required;
• Ability to use office equipment, such as printers, scanners, and fax machines, required;
• Professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills required;
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously required;
• Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct required;
• Previous experience working in the nonprofit and/or social services space preferred;

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting;
• Outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required;
• Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job