Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a well-established non-profit who is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team on a contract basis with the potential for contract to hire. Details below!

Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA
Hourly Rate: $35.00/hour
Job Type: Contract / Contract to Hire

Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Accounting, the Staff Accountant will perform and oversee a wide range of accounting duties that include, but are not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciling accounts, performing month-end and year-end closing functions, depositing checks, and processing and coding invoices.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process accounts payable and manage vendor documentation
• Record the credit card transactions and ensure the backups are valid
• Assist with recording revenue and accounts receivable transactions
• Depositing and recording the paper checks
• Prepare and record day-to-day and month-end journal entries
• Reconcile the balance sheet accounts, including investments, cash, receivables, payables, deferred revenue, prepaids, fixed assets, etc.
• Liaise with vendors on issues related to payables and vendor credits
• Liaise with membership and other departments on issues related to revenue and receivables
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the year-end close, preparing audit schedules and IRS Form 990
• Support the annual budget and mid-year re-forecasting processes
• Ensure the GL, payables, and receivables are in compliance with GAAP
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Assist manager with special projects and analyses
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting database, Bill.com, cloud-based expense systems
• Experience with Salesforce, and relational databases is preferred
• Strong MS Excel[KL1] [KL2]  skills and MS Outlook proficiency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including correct use of grammar, editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating with all levels within an organization
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including focused listening skills
• Abilities to:
  • Manage multiple deliverables in a dynamic environment
  • Meet regular deadlines and reprioritize quickly
  • Effectively work and collaborate in a hybrid environment using Teams, Zoom or other collaboration software
  • Handle highly sensitive information diplomatically and maintain confidentiality
  • Relate to and work cooperatively with staff, committee members, and auditors while exhibiting a high-level of customer service
  • Work collaboratively with outsourced accounting resources to complete work in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
  • Collaborate with team members across the organization
  • Thrive in a dynamic work environment