Position  Staff Accountant

Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Schedule/Status Full-time, on-site

Salary $40,000 - $50,000 (exempt); benefits

Reports to CEO

Relevant Work Experience 3-5 years prior bookkeeping or accounting experience

To apply: All interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to ------------.

The accountant position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations of Ronald
McDonald House Charities of Arkansas and North Louisiana (RMHCAR-NLA) including maintaining the financial and accounting records, reconciling, and balancing accounts, financial reporting and assisting with the annual audit and budget development.

Essential Functions

• Enter revenue, prepare and review check requests, and monitor and record ACH payments
• Prepare and deposit physical checks and cash, as well as electronic deposits
• Enter bills, prepare vendor checks and post journal entries
• Reconcile and balance multiple bank accounts and credit cards by set deadlines
• Maintain appropriate financial records through the use of an accounting software system

(QuickBooks Enterprise)

• Track restricted income and expense, account reconciliation, donation reconciliation, and project or program income and expense
• Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, for pricing decisions with vendor contracts.
• Assist with improving the efficiency and/or accuracy of financial systems and procedures as the organization grows and expands into other regions.
• Oversee compliance with financial policies and procedures to ensure financial records are consistent, accurate, and GAAP compliant, and that internal controls are maintained
• Monitor financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit annual nonprofit filings with Secretary of State.
• Communicate with non-accounting staff on budgeting, coding, and payments.
• Provide external accounting firm with monthly financial reporting information.

• Collaborate with external audit firm to prepare for the annual financial audit, ensuring financial records are maintained as accurate, complete, and GAAP compliant.
• Assist COO with preparation of the annual operating budget with non-finance staff. Enter budgets in accounting software.
• Work with internal staff to reconcile pledge receivables and donor records monthly.
• Resolve vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and complete filing system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Passion for the mission of the RMHCAR-NLA
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting. (Nonprofit accounting including but not limited to leases, capital costs vs expense, functional expense, deferred income, pre-paid expense d restricted net assets a plus)
• Computer experience required including working knowledge of Microsoft suite, especially Excel, Adobe, online banking, QuickBooks and/or QuickBooks Enterprise
• Ability to work on multiple/diverse complex issues with accuracy of work and attention to detail
• Ability to perform work that is varied and moderately complex with assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to identify deviation from accepted practice for resolution is required
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment which requires initiative, creative problem- solving, and collaboration
• Ability to work independently which requires strong organizational skills, comfort with accepting direction, and effective, transparent communication
• Must maintain discretion with regard to confidentiality and privacy
• Be reliable, flexible, responsible, and transparent
• Professional approach; respect for others; strong customer service and communication skills

The position description is for informational purposes and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Additional duties that are consistent with the responsibility level of this position may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: RMHCAR-NLA is committed to equal employment opportunity both in principle and in fact. All employment decisions including, without limitation, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, termination, layoff, return from layoff, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other status not listed here protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Little Rock, AR 72202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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