Accountant
$65,000–$75,000 year
On-site · Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
The Accountant will perform professional accounting duties including accounts payable/receivable support, grant financial administration, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations and grant requirements. Responsibilities include month-end close, grant management and budget analysis, processing invoices and reimbursements, cash receipts, revenue and receivable reconciliation with Salesforce data, bank deposits, PO processing, credit card statement review, monthly variance analysis, journal entries, audits preparation, 1099 filings, vendor relations, payroll administration coverage, and ongoing financial issue support. The role collaborates with program staff, grant managers, and finance team to maintain proper documentation, timely invoicing, and reimbursement from funding sources, while maintaining confidentiality and programmatic financial integrity. Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct) and Microsoft Office is preferred, along with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant course of study
- Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience required
- Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
- Knowledge of non-profit administration and organizational management
- Knowledge of intermediate mathematics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; Sage Intacct accounting software preferred
- Valid driver’s license with no more than three minor driving violations and/or accidents combined within the last three years, and no major moving violations in the past five years
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant course of study
- Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience required
- Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
- Sage Intacct experience preferred
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience with grant financial management and reporting
Additional Requirements
- None specified in posting
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