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Staff Accountant

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Allentown, PA, USA
Full-time

The staff accountant manages all accounts payable and the day to day input of financial information to order to maintain an accurate and timely statement of financial position by analyzing data & asking “why” questions.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Generate financial reports (15% of time): income statement, balance sheet, financial dashboard, investment dashboard, financial statement narrative
    • Analyze data; ask “why”
    • Understand meaning behind #s
    • Update department budgets monthly
  • Maintain accuracy of data in Financial Edge & Stratus Live (10% of time)
  • Complete monthly reconciling (30% of time)
  • Manage the accounts payable requests process weekly and pay designations (20% of time)
  • Deliver a clean audit (5% of time):
    • Prepare for auditor visit
    • Aim for less than 8 auditor correcting entries
  • Collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals (10% of time):
    • Understanding work beyond numbers
    • Communicating with other departments to educate them as to progress and status                                     
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree considered in lieu of work experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5-plus years of professional work experience managing the finances of a not-for-profit organization preferred.  Relevant experience in the for-profit sector or a related
  • 5-plus years professional general ledger experience

Skills

  • Deep understanding of 501c3 financial statements
  • Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel and familiarity with database software
  • Demonstrated analytical ability
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way
Job Function: 

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 23 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 23 2018
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit