Staff Accountant - New Reach

Company Overview:
As a long-time leader in Connecticut, New Reach hopes to now chart a new path by fundamentally shifting how our community manages and responds to the homelessness and housing insecurity crises. With increased focus on preventing evictions and providing long-term stability for those who are establishing their independence, we believe a true systems change is possible. We imagine a world where the need for shelter is minimal, because individuals and families are able to stay in their homes instead of being evicted and those who are struggling to make ends meet can get the help they need to maintain stability. We inspire lasting independence for all people affected by homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing and support, using the most innovative, progressive, equitable and inclusive methods.
Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions. This role involves collaborating with various departments, vendors, and internal stakeholders to maintain the financial integrity of the organization.

A staff accountant in a non-profit organization plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and transparency of the organization. The job duties of a staff accountant include, but are not limited to, the following
Essential Functions:
•Financial Record Keeping: Accurate recording of transactions to financial records, including ledgers and financial statements.
•Accounts Payable and Receivable: Managing timely payments and receipts, processing invoices, and reconciling accounts with vendors and donors.
•Budget Management: Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of budgets, tracking expenditures, and responding to inquiries on variance reports.
•Financial Reporting: Assistance with preparing regular financial reports for internal stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
•Compliance and Auditing: Ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, assisting in preparing audit workpapers, and responding to inquiries.
•Grant Management: Overseeing the financial aspects of grants, including tracking expenditures and preparing reports for funders.
•Collaboration: Working closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support for projects.
•Payroll Processing: Assistance with payroll functions, recording payroll to the general ledge and preparing departmental allocations.
•Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing process improvements for financial operations.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
•Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills
•Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounts payable best practices
•Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy and organizational skills
•Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively across departments
•Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently
•Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
•This position plays a significant role in ensuring the organization's financial resources are effectively managed to support its mission.

Physical Demands:
•The physical demands described here 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Acknowledgement:
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

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