Lead Accountant

Job Title:      Staff Accountant   

Reports to:   VP of Finance   

Status:           Full Time; Exempt (Salary)  

Location:      East Side Neighborhood Services – Hybrid (in office + remote)

Our Mission: Building pathways toward equity by disrupting social and economic barriers.

Our Vision: Every person thrives, every voice matters.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the VP of Finance in managing, directing and supervising all accounting activities.

DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Is responsible for, but not limited to the following functions:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for a wide variety of general accounting functions including
• Maintaining ledgers,
• Preparing grant billing,
• Reconciling general ledger accounts, monthly accruals,
• Reconciling credit card receivables,
• Journalizing transactions,
• Reconciling bank statements, and producing monthly financial statement.
• Assists with the yearly agency budget.
• Coordinates the annual financial audit and prepares audit work papers.
• Evaluates and reviews internal controls to ensure that transactions are properly reflected in the accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintains account receivable ledgers and prepares and processes monthly invoices for grant submission and reimbursement.
• Assists program directors with questions regarding their monthly statements and budgets.
• Reviews accounts payable vouchers and processes checks weekly.
• Responsible for sending out all yearly 1099’s.
• Gives direction and guidance to Accounts Payable Specialist / Interns / Temps.
• Prepares and maintains inventory records of all capitalized equipment.
• Generates depreciation schedules for the end of the year audit.
• Other duties as assigned by the Finance Director.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting  
• Assist with month end close and year end close
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Finance.  

Education:  

• Bachelors in accounting preferred but degree is not required.

Experience:

• 4 years’ experience in overall duties related to fund accounting
• Experience submitting government reimbursement requests
• Perform accurate data entry
• M.I.P, Martus and Mineraltree software experience is a plus
• 1+ years of professional working experience, preferably in a Non Profit setting  
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation: $60,000-$65,000   dependent upon qualifications.

Benefits:

Health – Medical (Medica & NICE Healthcare), Dental, Prescription drug, Employee assistance program

Personal Benefits – Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, Bereavement leave, Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits – Retirement Match plan, Company-paid Short and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, Life insurance

To Apply:  https://www.esns.org/careers

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY–AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Equal Employment Opportunity

East Side Neighborhood Services is an equal opportunity employer

and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

We believe BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ communities must be centered in the

work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these

identities, or who are members of other marginalized communities, to apply.