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Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit library organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract position supporting the organization’s day-to-day financial operations. This role will report directly to executive leadership and play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll processing, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, assisting with budget tracking, and overseeing grant allocation accounting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a collaborative nonprofit environment.
Job Responsibility:
Process and support payroll administration and ensure timely, accurate payroll records
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, and collections follow-up
Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
Support the development, monitoring, and tracking of the organization’s budget
Monitor and account for grant allocations, ensuring funds are tracked and used in accordance with donor or grant requirements
Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts
Prepare financial reports and provide accounting support to executive leadership
Help maintain strong accounting controls and support compliance with nonprofit financial policies and procedures
Utilize QuickBooks and other financial systems to manage accounting records and reporting
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Proven experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role
Hands-on experience with payroll, AP/AR, budget support, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Experience with QuickBooks required
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and work independently in a contract capacity
Nice to have:
Experience working in a nonprofit organization or library setting