Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Canton, OH • 7h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Canton, Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records, preparing routine accounting entries, and assisting with financial reporting and close activities. The position also contributes to grant-related accounting by tracking funded expenses, supporting compliance efforts, and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly across programs and funding sources.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and record journal entries while supporting the accuracy of daily accounting activity.

Maintain general ledger records and help ensure financial information is complete, organized, and reliable.

Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and assigned balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.

Assist with month-end and year-end close by compiling schedules, verifying balances, and organizing supporting documents.

Review transactions for proper coding, completeness, and consistency, and elevate issues that require correction.

Preserve accounting documentation for audits, reporting needs, and internal recordkeeping.

Track grant-funded spending and help allocate costs to the correct funding source, program, and cost center.

Support grant compliance efforts by comparing expenditures to budget expectations and funding restrictions.

Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger, research variances, and help process adjustments when needed.

Contribute to payroll processing and provide accounting support for grant reporting, reimbursement requests, and financial documentation preparation. Requirements

At least 3 year of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation.

Experience supporting corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return activities.

Ability to review financial transactions for accuracy and apply appropriate account coding.

Familiarity with grant-related accounting, nonprofit accounting practices, or restricted funding environments is preferred.

Comfortable working with financial reports, supporting documentation, and month-end close processes.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

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