Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant World Help, a Christian humanitarian organization serving the physical and spiritual needs of impoverished communities around the world, is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to serve as a support role to the Director of Accounting in successfully recording and reconciling World Help’s financial data including expenses related to vendor payments, credit cards and general ledger accounts; all while entering the data into Sage Intacct Accounting Software.
In addition, this role is responsible for working side by side with all World Help departments to serve their accounting needs in a timely manner.
Together, these responsibilities allow the Staff Accountant to ensure that the financial operations of World Help are documented properly and works in conjunction with the rest of the Accounting department to secure a successful annual audit.
Whoever is taking on this role must exhibit a fanatic attention to detail, exemplary communication skills, and a strong administrative skillset in order to be selected for the Staff Accountant role.
World Help is searching for a devout follower of Christ whose worldview correlates with the company’s mission and values.
Scope of Job 30% - Data Entry – Time will be dedicated to entering journal entries, vendor invoices, purchase requests, and payments into Sage Intacct Accounting Software.
20% - Facilitating Payments/Disbursements – Time will be dedicated to initiating payments to vendors and partner disbursements.
20% - Month End – Time will be dedicated to the completion of the month end task list.
The majority of these tasks relate to credit card statement reconciliation.
15% Audit and 990 Preparation – Time will be dedicated to the preparation of schedules and gathering supporting documentation for the annual financial audit and 990 tax return.
10% - Reporting and Analysis – Time will be dedicated to assisting the Director of Accounting with various reporting and analysis needs relating to expenses.
5% - Communication and Correspondence – Time will be dedicated to assisting other World Help departments with expense related requests as well as communicating with vendors regarding invoices and payments.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Accurately enter journal entries into Sage Intacct Accounting Software.
Record and process employee purchase requests, vendor invoices, and vendor payments on a regular basis.
Communicate with vendors regarding invoices and payments as needed.
Work closely with the International Partnerships department regarding partner disbursements.
Initiate partner disbursements via ACH and wire templates.
Work closely with employee credit card holders to reconcile credit card statements on a monthly basis.
Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis by verifying that account balances are recorded accurately.
An example of this can be reconciling vendor payables to the payables general ledger accounts.
Prepare and reconcile 1099s to be sent to the IRS and World Help vendors at calendar year end.
Work at a steady and efficient pace to complete the month-end task list by assigned deadlines.
Assist employees from all departments in their accounting requests including expense related reports, donor refunds, and tax-exempt documentation on an as needed basis.
Assist Director of Accounting in preparing schedules with supporting documentation for annual financial audit and 990 tax return.
Any additional duties needed to help drive the mission, vision, and organizational values of World Help.
Required Skills, Experience, and Education Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Primarily Excel).
Must have excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
Excellent use of time management and must be able to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess the ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Preferred Skills, Experience and Education 1-2 years experience in accounting field.
Competencies and Traits Excellent organization and attention to detail Effective communication Efficient Self-motivated Integrity Honesty Teamwork Self-starter Quick learner Mathematical skill Accounting skill Position Status, Work Environment, Travel, Physical Requirements Full-Time Salary (Exempt) Works primarily in office with remote capability.
Position requires sitting at desk and computer most of the day No travel