The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and reconciliation functions to support the organization's financial operations. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Staff Accountant I

Candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR
• An Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and four (4) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Staff Accountant II

Candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and three (3) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR
• An Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and five (5) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, including demonstrated competency in progressively responsible accounting functions. One (1) year of this experience may include successful performance at the Staff Accountant I level with performance evaluations indicating that expectations were met or exceeded.

Key Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Organizational Positioning Skills
• Operational and Technical Accounting Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Professional Judgment and Confidentiality

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and post journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Monitor financial activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Support budgeting, auditing, and month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reporting issues.
• Assist with special projects and financial analyses as assigned.
• Perform additional accounting and bookkeeping duties as required.

Organizational Responsibilities

Commitment to Mission

• Support and promote the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, and operational objectives.

Professionalism

• Conduct all work in an ethical, courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, leadership, customers, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial, employee, and organizational information.

Compliance

• Understand and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Support organizational compliance initiatives and promote a culture of accountability and ethical conduct.
• Assist in the prevention, identification, and resolution of compliance-related concerns.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment and utilize standard office equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.