The Accountant’s primary focus is on accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.  They also provide regular financial functions and administrative support to the Director of Finance. They prepare, review, and process financial entries and reports in a timely and accurate manner, utilizing available technology and tools to enhance productivity. They assist with other finance team functions as assigned and follow all finance department policies while ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of all financial information. 

Essential Job Functions 

Accounting & Finance Operations 

• Manage accounts payable processes, including monitoring email inboxes, entering general ledger coding, processing invoices, posting transactions, printing and mailing checks.  


• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records, including W-9 collection, address updates, and payment preferences. 


• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and distribution. 


• Manage deposit processes, including monitoring email inboxes, entering deposits, posting transactions, reconciling accounts. 


• Assist in the preparation of grant reports as directed. 


• Assist in the maintenance of accurate and timely financial records by entering, processing and reconciling transactions as assigned in accordance with established procedures and formats. 


• Manage documentation and filing of financial records in electronic and/or paper formats, supporting organized, accessible, and secure recordkeeping practices. 


• Help resolve discrepancies with vendors by initiating phone calls and emails and following up as needed. 


• Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure accurate coding, timely approvals, and resolution of financial questions. 


• Follow all finance department policies and procedures. 


• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all financial information. 


• Demonstrated curiosity and openness to learning and using emerging technologies, including AIassisted tools, to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes. 

Organizational Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with internal teams and departments to align goals and strategies and to foster a culture of cooperation and teamwork.  


• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the effective implementation of continuous improvement processes.  


• Support the ethical use of data to make decisions in a timely and informed manner.  


• Represent the organization to the community in a way that enhances the organization’s profile, builds its reputation, supports its strategic priorities, and advances its mission.  


• Contribute to operational goals and objectives that align with and advance the organization's strategic priorities.  


• Support team development and performance, inclusive of but not limited to active listening, teambased learning, recognition, fun, and transparent communications.   


• Strive to meet and surpass the expectations of youth, families, staff, volunteers, Board, funders, and other key stakeholders.  


• Support the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects.  


• Focus efforts on promoting equity, engaging in trauma-informed and continuous improvement practices, and doing what is needed to help the communities the organization serves become great places for all children and youth to grow and thrive.  


• Actively and substantially contribute to a healthy organizational culture characterized by the core elements of trust, inclusion, belonging, autonomy, position mastery, and purpose.  


• Finish work by established deadlines within the framework of established guidelines and policies. 


• Address issues and concerns in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner. 


• Ensure records are up-to date, accurate, and organized.  


• Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a way that meets daily responsibilities while continuing to work toward longer-term objectives.  

Resource Development  

• Collaborate with development staff to accurately record contributions. 


• Work to understand how your actions and contributions to quality work and to maximization of resources enhance the organization’s fundraising efforts and its overall financial health. 


• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, and Board engagement activities.  

Safety and Risk Management  

• Ensure current safety practices meet or exceed organizational requirements.  


• Support the development and implementation of new or amended policies, practices, and processes that further mitigate and minimize safety risks. 

Talent Development 

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, aligning your efforts with the organization’s values, mission, strategic priorities, and policies. 


• Participate in available coaching opportunities, regular one-on-one meetings with your supervisor, performance evaluations, and goal setting. 


• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development by following talent development requirements and creating and following a professional development plan. 

Other Duties as assigned.