Staff Accountant

Vaco
$25.00 - $28.00 / hr
United States, Connecticut, Manchester
Oct 30, 2024
Job Title: Staff Accountant Job Overview: The organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with strong Excel skills and experience using Blackbaud software. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various accounting functions, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and support for budgeting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support the organization's mission. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and reports using Blackbaud software. Conduct monthly reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing analytical support. Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions. Utilize advanced Excel skills for data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting. Collaborate with program managers and other staff to provide financial insights and support decision-making. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulations, and grant requirements. Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and explanations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role, preferably in the non-profit sector. Strong proficiency in Blackbaud software; familiarity with other accounting software is a plus. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions. Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Passion for the mission of the organization and a desire to contribute to the community. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.