Staff Accountant

Job Title

Staff Accountant

Location

USA - Texas - Dallas - SIL International Linguistics Center

Position Type

Paid - Regular

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented onsite* Staff Accountant to join our global finance team in Dallas, Texas. The Staff Accountant will be responsible to assist with various accounting tasks and reporting for a few growing departments of SIL. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about nonprofit work and looking to contribute their skills to a mission-driven organization.

*Opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week.

About Us

SIL International is a global faith-based nonprofit dedicated to developing language solutions around the world to expand possibilities for a better life, including Scripture translation, literacy, education, development, linguistic research, and language tools. We are eager for the day when all people enjoy equal access to education and resources for spiritual growth, no matter what language they speak or sign.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, including accruals

• Prepare payment requests to the AP department for departmental invoice

• Request account and cost center changes

• Prepare internal financial reports for department managers, including monthly reports and additional reports as requested

• Research and correct account discrepancies

• Distribute month-end reports to department managers and respond to questions or corrections.

• Prepare account reconciliations

• Prepare reports for project funders 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, preferably for nonprofit organizations

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems

• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data

• Attention to detail

• Analytical thinking

• Takes Initiative, self-starter 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Experience in an accounting role using accounting software, preferably NetSuite

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000

Weekly Hours

40