Staff Accountant
Company: Meals On Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Function: Accounting
Background
Meals On Wheels Inc of Tarrant County
Summary
Position Overview: This position is responsible for performing general duties such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, supporting annual audit and financial statement preparation. Tasks require a high level of organizational skills, moderately complex project tracking compilations, accounts payable and receivable, and administrative experience. This position will cross train and serve as backup for Staff Accountant position.
Paid As: Salary, Exempt Full-Time Employee
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Friday
Reports To: Vice President of Finance
Other Relationships: Works with the Staff Accountant and all other agency departments, vendors, banking relationships.
AGENCY EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE
Maintain confidentiality of client, donor, volunteer, staff and board information
Support the mission, vision and goals of Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
Represent Meals On Wheels in a professional manner at all times
Must have dependable transportation, valid driver license and personal vehicle insurance as required by the State of Texas
Required to pass criminal background check and have a free and clear MVR
Assist with meal delivery when volunteer callouts make it necessary for staff to deliver
Contribute to other projects when necessary
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
This position is responsible for working with the VP of Finance and Staff Accountant to provide accurate and timely financial reporting for executive management and third parties
This includes A/P, A/R, monthly and annual financial statements, performance metrics and other requested financial information used by management
Aids with daily cash reports to assist management in decision making
Assist VP in preparation for the annual audits, including audit work papers and gathering information for Form 990 & 990T
Assist with the implementation of a new Accounting system during fiscal 2023
Ensure compliance with all financial reporting, federal and state regulations, GAAP, as well as accounting policies and procedures established by the Agency
Make suggestions to VP Finance on procedures to maintain and enhance effective internal controls over financial operations that provide reasonable assurance that the organization’s financial reporting is reliable and in compliance with GAAP, laws, regulations and agency policies
Assist with reconciliation of bank statements, Raiser’s Edge database to general ledger and balance sheet accounts
Data entry of client contributions into client database
Understand contents of client database and how to run database reports
Primary finance representative for mail, daily remote deposits and cash count sent from other departments
Work in coordination with the all team members to ensure excellent customer service to donors, vendors, board members & staff
Cash and check donation representative, to deposit into Agency and secondary banks as needed
Support for monthly expenses and revenue to appropriate funding sources
Gather support for monthly grant billings and accounting month end deadlines
Ensure VP Finance is informed of any challenges, opportunities and successes
Record of open or outstanding invoices with reoccurring vendors during monthly close for accruals
Reconcile GL account monthly and reclass expenses as needed
Includes clerical duties such as copying, scanning, filing, and cash count
Other duties as assigned by VP of Finance
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited school of business
Strong Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills required
Must know pivot tables
Experience with Abila MIP or Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting software, Raiser’s Edge Donor Database, inter-fund accounting for subsidiary entities and nonprofit accounting preferred
REQUIREMENTS
Must be a fast learner, inquisitive and enthusiastic approach to fulfilling job responsibilities, and handle stressful situations professionally
Must be able to understand processes and procedures, use independent judgment and prioritize responsibilities
Able to develop effective interpersonal relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite using Outlook, Excel and Word
Good analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills, organizational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work individually as well as in a team environment and communicate effectively with clients, donors, volunteers, staff and board members
Willingness to take initiative in performing tasks, multi-task, be proactive and dependable
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, discretion about confidential matters, and a strong work ethic.
Must be able to work after hours and weekends when required
Physically able to lift and carry objects of 25 pounds, reach, stretch, bend, and sit for multiple hours at a time
Compensation and Benefits
EXPERIENCE
Three to five years professional accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
Must have experience with and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have experience in the use of independent judgment, and the ability to work with little supervision
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