Staff Accountant

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Contract External
• Job #10526

Contract: Staff Accountant 10526
Our client, located in North Dallas, a Staff Accountant to join their team on a contract, possibly contract-to-hire, basis. 

This role is hybrid, with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. 

A 30-day commitment is required. 

Keys:

• Bachelor’s degree is required  
• Must have a strong foundation of accounting knowledge
• Must be tech savvy and willing to learn new technology
• Must be eager to learn
• Good communication skills, good time management skills, and alignment with the organization’s mission are required 

Summary:
The Staff Accountant manages assigned aspects of the general ledger, including transaction recording, oversight, and financial reporting, with a focus on receivables management. The Staff Accountant will review and record revenue, expenses, cash, and other general ledger activity as part of daily financial activity. Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will support month-end duties including journal entries and reconciliations, all within a control framework. Assists with regular financial reporting, annual budget development and preparation of schedules for financial audits. 

Essential Functions:

• The Staff Accountant exercises discretion and independent judgment in regard to such matters as budget analysis, managing cash receipts, managing invoices, setting up and maintaining controls, and recording of financial transactions. 
• Supports accounts payable specialists in  reviewing, posting and determining invoices to be paid. 
• Manages cash receipts and shop detail along with coordination of entry into the Council accounting system.  
• Coordinate with Controller in recording product sales revenue, collections, vendor payment and reconciliations; manage all transfers and finance related set ups for troop proceed transactions and council accounts receivable 
• Partner with product and retail team on initial recording, tracking and reporting for product incentives.  
• Review gift entry received from fund development for coding accuracy and post.
• Review and post journals prepared by Accounting and AP staff.
• Prepare monthly close for Salesforce, Ultracamp and CampDoc and other council systems, including preparation of revenue share entries, endowment income, and other income activity -based on time of year.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts monthly and prepare journal entries.
• Performs tasks for audit and 990 preparations.
• Provides quality and timely communication to employees and finance team related to accounting matters.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal customers and management team.
• Coordinate preparation of support for governmental and grants compliance and reporting in partnership with fund development and Grants Finance Manager.
• Serve as primary support for all regular accounting activity, in partnership with Controller. 

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Management, Accounting, or related field or equivalent job experience.
• 3-4 years of Accounting experience.
• Experience with Sage Fund Accounting is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience and ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.