The Staff Accountant is responsible for a variety of general accounting support tasks in the Admin Department including processing accounts payable and accounts receivable in a timely and accurate manner. This position will be supervised by the Operations Director which requires good interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.

• Update, record, balance and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposit public purchases or fees, donations, and employee reimbursements, including maintaining spreadsheets for such billings). Enters data into the accounting system.

• Compute and verify Work Hour Sheets.

• Compile data and prepare a variety of reports.

• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.

• Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.

• Investigates questionable data/ transactions.

• Support other departments

• Work on any other projects deemed necessary by Supervisors or CEO

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or minimum two years of accounting experience.

• Payroll and Quick Books experience a plus

• Experience working in a non-profit is preferred.

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask is an asset

• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting. Must be competent in Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook and Word.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required. Work under pressure and meet deadlines required.

• The marginal functions of this position have not been included. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the Operation Director.

Salary/Benefits

Salary will be negotiated, depending on experience. Benefits include full medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan. Parking provided.

To Apply

Send resumes to Janae Bruce at jbruce@advancingjustice-atlanta.org with the subject line: Staff Accountant

No phone calls or inquiry emails, please.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, HIV status, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.