Staff Accountant

Position Objective: To ensure that the general ledger reflects a fair  presentation of the LIRS financial position at all times, by  translating LIRS activities into appropriate accounting transactions. 

1. Lead the monthly accounting close ensuring compliance to LIRS policies and procedures, timeliness, and fair representation of financial data.
   • Prepare routine entries and those needed for unique activities.
   • Coordinate and review the submission of all routine entries by other staff.
   • Use knowledge of program activities to analyze results, identifying any issues and preparing correcting entries
   • Key entries in the general ledger, run, and distribute reports as needed to complete month end on time.
2. Prepare timely and meaningful reconciliations of general ledger accounts; review reconciliations prepared by others.
3. Research miscellaneous items and respond to ad hoc requests from the rest of the agency.
4. Support accounting and grants finance staff by identifying appropriate accounting treatment for new situations. 
5. Back-up accounting unit functions as needed.
6. Support the Director of Accounting in ad hoc projects and other job related duties as assigned.

1. Commitment to LIRS's core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationship with colleagues, and partners
2. Bachelor's degree in accounting required; 2 or more years experience in nonprofit accounting preferred
3. Knowledge of U.S. government grant-making rules and regulations preferred
4. Demonstrated ability to translate program activity into financial data by identifying proper accounting treatment, applying accounting principles, and identifying & resolving accounting issues with evidence of good judgment
5. Highly proficient in using general ledger software and Microsoft Office applications
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to learn, to receive, and to give honest feedback in a way that is sensitive to the needs of others. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical accounting issues to non-accountants in a simple way.
7. Ability to anticipate priorities and organize work in view of deliverables required of the team; proficiency in carrying out multiple tasks efficiently and on deadline
8. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with commitment to proactively take initiative in resolving issues to achieve goals; desire to serve and support others