Partnership With Native Americans
Staff Accountant
Partnership With Native Americans, Addison, Texas, United States, 75001
Overview of Responsibilities
The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for Accounts Payable processing, vendor management, monthly reconciliations, journal entries to assist in the month-end close process, report preparation, and research tasks related to PWNA's nonprofit mission. The accountant will perform accounting tasks of moderate to complex scope, utilizing the Acumatica ERP system and Microsoft Excel to plan, organize, and manage financial information. The accountant will also support the Acumatica ERP and NetForum integration by reviewing live batch postings from NetForum to Acumatica.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions
• Maintain vendor and contractor invoices, including auditing, verifying, coding, and entering approved invoices and supporting documentation into the accounts payable system. Ensure invoices are charged to the appropriate accounts and programs. Research and resolve discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable Module to the General Ledger monthly and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly AP journal entries. Provide staff support regarding AP, deposits, adjustments, vendor questions, etc.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for selected accounts.
• Prepare various month-end and year-end reports and schedules for closing.
• Perform revenue batch closing and posting entries.
• Provide support to finance management, including ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as necessary.
• Serve as backup for other accounting staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience/Position Requirements
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• In-depth knowledge and ability to apply and interpret financial accounting concepts and principles, including terminology, debits and credits, and understanding balance sheets and income statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Effective relationship-building skills to collaborate with departments, business partners, and funders.
• Ability to identify accounting errors, inconsistencies, and unlawful practices.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to independently plan and execute processes from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assist others with projects involving financial systems and reporting activities.
• Proficiency with personal computer navigation and operation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-review reports and journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong work ethic and high attention to detail and accuracy.
Requirements
Education Background Required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent education and experience.
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in auditing or accounting.
• Strong aptitude and working knowledge of financial ERP systems.
The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for Accounts Payable processing, vendor management, monthly reconciliations, journal entries to assist in the month-end close process, report preparation, and research tasks related to PWNA's nonprofit mission. The accountant will perform accounting tasks of moderate to complex scope, utilizing the Acumatica ERP system and Microsoft Excel to plan, organize, and manage financial information. The accountant will also support the Acumatica ERP and NetForum integration by reviewing live batch postings from NetForum to Acumatica.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions
• Maintain vendor and contractor invoices, including auditing, verifying, coding, and entering approved invoices and supporting documentation into the accounts payable system. Ensure invoices are charged to the appropriate accounts and programs. Research and resolve discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable Module to the General Ledger monthly and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly AP journal entries. Provide staff support regarding AP, deposits, adjustments, vendor questions, etc.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for selected accounts.
• Prepare various month-end and year-end reports and schedules for closing.
• Perform revenue batch closing and posting entries.
• Provide support to finance management, including ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as necessary.
• Serve as backup for other accounting staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience/Position Requirements
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• In-depth knowledge and ability to apply and interpret financial accounting concepts and principles, including terminology, debits and credits, and understanding balance sheets and income statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Effective relationship-building skills to collaborate with departments, business partners, and funders.
• Ability to identify accounting errors, inconsistencies, and unlawful practices.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to independently plan and execute processes from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assist others with projects involving financial systems and reporting activities.
• Proficiency with personal computer navigation and operation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-review reports and journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong work ethic and high attention to detail and accuracy.
Requirements
Education Background Required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent education and experience.
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in auditing or accounting.
• Strong aptitude and working knowledge of financial ERP systems.