Staff Accountant

TITLE: Staff AccountantIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Manager, Finance & AccountingDIRECT REPORTS: N/ASALARY: Up to $70,000HYBRID: In office Tuesdays through Thursdays, with remote work Mondays and Fridays POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Accounting, the Staff Accountant will perform and oversee a wide range of accounting duties that include, but are not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, processing payroll, reconciling accounts, performing month-end and year-end closing functions, depositing checks, and processing and coding invoices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Process accounts payable and manage vendor documentationRecord the credit card transactions and ensure the backups are validAssist with recording revenue and accounts receivable transactionsDepositing and recording the paper checksProcess the payrollPrepare and record day-to-day and month-end journal entries Reconcile the balance sheet accounts, including investments, cash, receivables, payables, deferred revenue, prepaids, fixed assets, etc.Liaise with vendors on issues related to payables and vendor creditsLiaise with membership and other departments on issues related to revenue and receivablesAssist with preparation and coordination of the year-end close, preparing audit schedules and IRS Form 990Support the annual budget and mid-year re-forecasting processesEnsure the GL, payables, receivables and payroll is in compliance with GAAPAssist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and proceduresAssist manager with special projects and analysesPerform other related duties as assigned or requested

QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications, skills, attributes, and experience for this role include, but are not limited to, the following

EducationBachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, business, or similar field

ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of accounting experience with not-for-profit/association experience preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:A thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, cloud-based expense systemsExperience in Salesforce, and relational databases is preferredStrong MS Excel skills and MS Outlook proficiency Excellent oral and written communication skills, including correct use of grammar, editing and proofreading skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating with all levels within an organizationExceptional interpersonal skills, including focused listening skillsAbility to:Manage multiple deliverables in a dynamic environmentMeet regular deadlines and reprioritize quicklyEffectively work and collaborate in a hybrid environment using Teams, Zoom or other collaboration softwareHandle highly sensitive information diplomatically and maintain confidentialityRelate to and work cooperatively with staff, committee members, and auditors while exhibiting a high-level of customer serviceWork collaboratively with outsourced accounting resources to complete work in a timely, accurate and efficient mannerCollaborate with team members across the organizationThrive in a dynamic work environment

STRATEGIC DIRECTION: NACAC is in the process of reinventing itself during a time of disruption for both the college admission profession and higher education associations. New mission, and values statements, as well as a new organizational structure, will ensure the organization becomes a cutting-edge influencer, leading and supporting the transformation of the college admission profession. NACAC commits to:Leading important initiatives resulting in a more diverse and inclusive student populationBoldly influencing higher education policyServing as a clearinghouse for readily accessible knowledge sharing, transformative professional development opportunities, and cutting-edge researchCreating a membership that is reflective of the changing demographics among studentsTo ensure the organization’s success, NACAC is committed to being innovative, nimble, and meeting the moment—working at the speed of light to stay ahead of the curve and to lead meaningful and impactful change.

Recently, NACAC staff members participated in strategic visioning sessions to reaffirm, as well as reimagine, its organizational values and guiding principles. The newly developed vision statement and values direct the CEO, the senior leadership group, and staff in their work together as they seek organizational and cultural transformation to better serve NACAC’s membership and external stakeholders, in service of the college admission counseling profession.

Staff Mission Statement:We are the stewards of, and trusted source for, our diverse membership and the students they champion.

Staff Values: CollaborationInclusivityIntegrityCompassionRespectInnovation