Staff Accountant

Vaco is looking for a Staff Accountant for a non-profit organization in Jacksonville.

The Staff Accountant performs various professional accounting duties including maintenance and analysis of accounting records, preparation of accounting schedules, reports and financial statements; prepares journal entries and reconciles ledger accounts; ensures compliance with GAAP and organization's policies, procedures and contracts.
The individual filling this position will be expected to proactively update leadership on spending relative to the contract requirements and agency budget through producing reports and providing up to date financial information.
Essential Functions

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  Compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
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  Perform general bookkeeping and accounting and other related duties for the organization
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  Utilizes accounting software to Document financial transactions by entering account information.
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  Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
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  Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
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  Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
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  Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
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  Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
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  Reconciles bank accounts monthly
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  Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
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  Provides outside auditors with assistance, gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
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  Maintains up to date knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
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  Works with Leadership to create and monitor agency, departmental and program budgets
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  Prepare financial data for funders, grant proposals, grant reports, employees, board meetings etc. as requested
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  Works with Leadership and various grant management staff to monitor spending in regards to grant contract guidelines and agency budget.
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  Performs other duties as assigned
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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  Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time
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  Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at any given time
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  Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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  Attention to detail
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  Strong written and verbal communication
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  Proficient in Microsoft Excel
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  Proficient in Quickbooks online platform
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time office based position. The nature of the work occasionally requires employee engagement outside of traditional office hours.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 3 years related experience
• 2 years experience in Quickbooks online
• Individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for the position.

Preferred Experience
Related experience in nonprofit organization
Related experience with government grants