Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

The staff accountant reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works collaboratively to ensure a high-functioning financial management operation.  This position requires understanding and adhering to generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures and complying with funders reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of accounting-related experience and competencies in general ledger preparation, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting activities, and year-end and audit preparation. Applicants must demonstrate capacities in other skills essential for a high-functioning finance department, including strong organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, the initiative to solve problems, and strong technology skills. The staff accountant must demonstrate the capacity to simultaneously meet tight deadlines and multiple accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Proficiency in budgeting and auditing preparation, financial reporting, recording journal entries, inputting cash receipts, managing credit cards, preparing bank reconciliations, processing payroll and accounts payables, and managing funds from multiple sources.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding nonprofit accounting principles and regulatory requirements, the ability to spot potential issues before they become ripe, and the ability to escalate accordingly.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to contribute to financial planning and support the organization’s strategic goals in the near and long term.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicating financial information to non-financial stakeholders, including board members, colleagues, and donors.

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to careers@fndmidsouth.org. All materials should be addressed to Meshelle Rawls, VP of People & Culture. Candidates invited to move forward in the hiring process should be prepared to submit a writing sample and references.

Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings and planning, medical, dental, vision, life AD&D, vacation, medical, and paid holidays. Benefits include cell phone and gym reimbursement, education assistance, and professional development.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000