Non-profit Accountant

About this role

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Job Description

Position: Accountant

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Controller

Work Location: In-Office

This is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that provides programs and support services for individuals. The organization is dedicated to enhancing health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare, education, advocacy, and support of research to improve lives.

Commitment to Culture:

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that allows you to work productively and effectively with clients, co-workers, and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Accurate and thorough—monitoring own work for errors
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, with particular proficiency in Excel
• Essential Functions:
• Code all cash receipts into the appropriate accounts
• Post cash receipts to client accounts
• Post write-offs for managed care and assistance program adjustments; follow up on discrepancies
• Prepare monthly cash receipts and corresponding payables report for all contract partners
• Balance cash receipts twice a month
• Assist, as requested, with the annual financial audit
• Prepare and/or post journal entries for:
• Cost allocations
• Grants
• Monthly accruals
• Record cash receipts into the appropriate checkbook
• Conduct annual physical inventory of fixed assets and maintain the fixed asset system
• Additional

Responsibilities

• Additional duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO