Staff Accountant

Job Posting: Staff Accountant

Position Type: Part-time (20-25hrs per week); Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00-4:30pm

Reports to: Controller

Pay Range: $25-$30 per hour

About Towards Employment

Founded in 1976, Towards Employment (TE) is a non-profit leader in providing innovative solutions to move people out of poverty, into quality jobs and along a career pathway. Towards Employment has gained local and national recognition for achieving excellent outcomes through the hard work of its dedicated staff of 74 and an $8 million annual budget. Towards Employment offers a continuum of support to low-income individuals preparing to enter the workforce or looking to advance from low-wage employment while also fulfilling the staffing needs of local employers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to assist the Controller with the management of the fiscal department including financial reporting, oversight of financial transactions, and contract compliance duties.

Essential Job Functions

The performance of the duties outlined below must be carried out within the mission of Towards Employment; We Champion the potential of every person to succeed in a rewarding career, while working to create an equitable and inclusive workforce for tomorrow.

1. Accurately review, code, and input accounts payable transactions for payment. Ensure transactions are properly approved, and in compliance with fiscal policies and vendor agreements.
2. Processes project-related supportive services expenses and review invoices from outside vendors and partners.
3. Maintains records of gas cards and bus tickets inventory.
4. Reconciles credit card expenditures with the adequate back-up documentation.
5. Monitors and reconciles petty cash funds.
6. Assists with benefits administration activities (time sheets, leave reports, garnishment responses, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and FSA).
7. Assists in payroll processing, review, and enters into accounting system.
8. Compiles, sorts and file documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
9. Monitor and order facilities supplies.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting/finance or a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
• Non-profit experience is helpful but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible and dependable, and demonstrate initiative.
• Commitment to Towards Employment mission and values.

Success in this position also requires:

• Continuous Improvement – Committed to learning, development, assessment, and measurement to continuously improve.
• Coaching Capacity – Ability to provide guidance and to support the advancement of others.
• Team Builder – Leads others through collaboration, influence, and coaching.
• Social Justice Advocate – Passionate about promoting racial equity and inclusion at personal, organizational and systems level.