Staff Accountant

Are you an experienced accountant looking for an exciting opportunity in the finance industry? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented staff accountant to join our team. As a staff accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with all accounting regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about accounting and are looking to grow their career in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Candidates of color and of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Operation Fuel is committed to expanding upon our diverse work environment and culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

OUR MISSION:
Operation Fuel leads the way so current and future generations can thrive with secure access to heat, power, and water.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:

This important position works under the supervision of the director of finance to perform accounting tasks in accordance with GAAP for non-profit entities and organizational standards. These activities include preparing weekly and monthly reports, completing journal entries, reconciliating accounts and drafting financial reports.

The staff accountant must a commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine accounting tasks in accordance with GAAP for non-profit entities and organizational standards.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, record transactions, prepare weekly invoice payments, and update accounts receivable.
• Record journal entries ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals are maintained.
• Reconcile accounts across multiple systems to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance of all organization bank accounts, designated GL accounts, and credit card statements monthly, addressing discrepancies in a timely manner. Gather necessary information from credit cardholders to properly post transactions to GL.
• Monitor online banking daily, report suspicious activities to upper management, and record electronic deposits.
• Review transactions and coding; prepare journal entries.
• Assist the director of finance in creating and maintaining financial processes and procedures to build departmental efficiency and consistency.
• Support the director of finance and the chief operating officer in the preparation of financial reports in accordance with GAAP, budgets, variance analysis, projections, forecasts, and other management reports.
• Assist in annual audits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Associate degree in accounting/finance, required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting or similar, required. Nonprofit experience is preferred.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Advanced level preferred.
• Demonstrated computer science skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 is required. Aptitude to learn new software and systems is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and present information concisely and effectively demonstrated with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work, and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to engage with diverse populations with professionalism and sensitivity; commitment to cultural competence; previous experience with economically disadvantaged populations.
• Customer, client, or member relations experience; experience working in teams, excellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong customer focus in all tasks and activities, even while at times under pressure.
• Ability to perform job with integrity, mission, vision and values consistent with Operation Fuel.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described in this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals of all abilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform continuous bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting of moderate to heavy weight material up to 20 lbs.
• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to walk, sit and stand for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to travel in state is a requirement.