Staff Accountant - Crossnore Communities for Children : Job Details

Staff Accountant

Location/Schedule: Crossnore, North Carolina, in-person. Work hours are generally 8:30 am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Availability to travel to campuses and throughout regions occasionally for necessary meetings.

Your Impact: As Staff Accountant at Crossnore Communities for Children, youll play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of creating healthy futures for children and families. By ensuring the seamless execution of accounting operations, youll empower our programs to thrive, fostering a secure and supportive environment for healing, resilience, and growth. Your work will directly support our mission-driven efforts to bring hope and healing to children, families, and communities in need.

Benefits:

• Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans
• Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401k with employer match (up to 6%)
• Ongoing Training
• 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 3+ years Accounting/Finance experience, including payroll processing, recording of cash receipts, general ledger entries, and account reconciliation required.
• Experience with medical billing, contracts, and financial statements preferred.
• Experience in not for profit accounting principles strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Competencies:

To thrive as a Staff Accountant, youll need:

• Expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and FASB.
• Advanced skills in HRIS payroll systems, Excel, and Google Sheets.
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide feedback and coaching.
• Talent for project management, organization, and multitasking.
• Dedication to confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
• Aptitude for working independently and collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset to learn new accounting practices.
• Valid Drivers License and willingness to travel to agency locations.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Staff Accountant, you will:

• Payroll Processing: Manage and execute payroll functions for the agency, aligning processes with the HRIS system.
• Revenue and Receivables: Process cash receipts and record revenue/receivables under the direction of senior finance leadership.
• General Ledger Management: Record approved journal entries, perform account analysis, and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial reports, including financial statements, budget performance, and interim reporting.
• Tax Filings: Prepare quarterly and annual tax filings, W2s, and 1099s.
• Month-End Procedures: Perform month-end closing tasks as determined by senior finance leaders.
• Training and Orientation: Provide time reporting orientation and training for new hires.
• 401K and Benefits: Process 401K contributions, profit sharing, and payroll deductions for benefits.
• Audit Preparation: Assist in audit preparations and compliance activities.
• Data Analysis: Research historical financial data and prepare necessary reports.
• Communication and Collaboration: Work closely with program areas and team members to implement efficient accounting practices.
• Confidentiality and Judgment: Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to ethical standards in all tasks.
• Additional Duties: Take on other assignments as directed by finance leadership.

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.