Staff Accountant

About us

Coalition for Barrier Free Living is a small business in NON_PROFIT_ASSOCIATION. We are professional, agile and collaborative.

Our work environment includes:

• Work-from-home days
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with non-profit experience to join our team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with various financial tasks, including bookkeeping, financial management, payroll, tax preparation, and providing support to the finance department, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies. Partnering with HR is a must for maintaining the accrual system. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, and accrual accounting. This job description provides a general overview of typical responsibilities and qualifications for a Staff Accountant. Actual job duties and requirements may vary depending on the organization and specific role.

Responsibilities:

- Perform day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including recording financial transactions, maintaining general ledgers, and reconciling accounts

- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes

- Prepare financial statements and reports for management review

- Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles

- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities

- Process purchase orders

- Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits

- Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations

- Provide support for various ad-hoc financial projects

Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role

- Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices

- Proficiency in financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP)

- Familiarity with payroll processing and tax preparation

- Experience with technical accounting topics (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting)

- Knowledge of accrual accounting principles

- Understanding of governmental accounting standards is a plus

- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for numbers and a desire to contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for the position of Staff Accountant. We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our dynamic team.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Experience level:

• 3 years

Work Location: In person