Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. This role maintains financial records in accordance with GAAP and fund accounting principles while supporting audits, grant reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end close processes

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts monthly

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

• Assist with tracking and reporting restricted and unrestricted funds in accordance with fund accounting standards

• Support grant accounting, including tracking expenditures and preparing financial reports for funders

• Prepare and maintain schedules for annual audits and assist external auditors as needed

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and nonprofit reporting requirements (including Form 990 support)

• Maintain internal controls and assist with process improvements

• Prepare financial reports for leadership, program managers, and the Board of Directors

• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis

• Support payroll processing and related reconciliations (if applicable)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2–4+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit experience preferred)

• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit/fund accounting principles

• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar)

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations)

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a mission-driven environment

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Hakeem Peterson