JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant provides essential onsite support to the Finance & Accounting team by assisting with daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. This role works closely with senior accounting staff and requires a regular on-campus presence to support operational workflows, documentation, and cross-department coordination. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Accounting Operations Support - Assist with accounting tasks, including data entry and maintenance of financial records - Prepare and post routine journal entries - Maintain organized physical and electronic accounting files and supporting documentation - Support month-end and year-end close processes as directed Reconciliations - Prepare and maintain routine reconciliations, including: Bank and cash accounts Credit card and merchant accounts Payroll-related accounts Inventory * Prepaid expenses and other assigned balance sheet accounts - Identify and communicate reconciling items to senior accounting staff - Maintain reconciliation schedules and audit-ready support Audit & Compliance Support - Assist with preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation - Respond to routine internal and external information requests - Support the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures Systems & Process Support - Enter and maintain data in accounting and financial systems - Follow established procedures and internal controls - Assist with system testing, clean-up, and documentation as needed Ad Hoc & Administrative Support - Perform onsite administrative and accounting-related tasks as assigned - Support special projects and other duties as needed Secondary Accountabilities as Needed Accounts Payable & Expense Support - Assist with processing vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals - Support vendor inquiries and documentation requests - Assist with vendor setup and maintenance in the accounting system Cash & Revenue Support - Assist with cash receipts processing and deposit preparation - Support recording and reconciliation of program revenue and contributions - Assist with tracking restricted and unrestricted funds QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Experience 3-5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience Skills - Solid understanding of accounting principles - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Ability to manage routine tasks in an onsite, deadline-driven environment - Team-oriented with a service mindset and willingness to learn

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