Staff Accountant (47604)

Care for the Homeless (CFH) fights homelessness by delivering high-quality and client-centered health care, human services and shelter to homeless individuals and families, and by advocating for policies to ameliorate, prevent and end homelessness.

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for accounting duties in support of Senior Accountants, such as entry, analysis and maintenance of the general ledger with focus on accounts payable and disbursements, cash management support, monthly and year end close support, and participation in the implementation of sound internal and compliance controls. They will work closely with the finance staffs and will report directly to the Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly journal entries
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analysis on key accounts, including credit card reconciliations, intercompany, and bank reconciliations
• Responsible for grant accounting functions, including review and preparation of budgets and amendments, preparation of grant reports and financial documentation maintenance and monthly accruals of expected grant income.
• Oversee grant compliance and processes as it relates to grant accounting, ensure compliance with funding source and administrative guidelines.
• Coordinates for monthly closing and assists with year-end closing; preparing monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses and recording of adjusting journal entries.
• Perform as backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables process, and run various financial reports, including preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare correspondence and interact with outside entities as needed.
• Responsible for the 1099 yearly filing process and review of W-9 forms.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules and documentation for the year-end audit.
• Assist Manager in the preparation of budgets with cooperation/input of operations.
• Perform additional ad-hoc analysis as needed

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Three to five years of related accounting experience preferred.