
accountant Greensboro, NC
Job description
Those we serve are always our first priority and our employees are essential to the services we provide to all our residents.
At our organization, we realize that our success starts with our employees! As an Employer of Choice, we are committed to an employee culture that embraces true employee engagement, allowing opportunities to share ideas and suggestions that impact how we serve our residents. At WhiteStone, you will not be just an employee, you will be a significant part of our community where involvement is key to our success.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for data entry and journal entries on a monthly basis as well as various reconciliations and clerical task. The Staff Accountant will work with the Director of Financial Services and other members of the accounting department to ensure that all tasks are completed timely and efficiently.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties:
- Compile and input data into appropriate accounting software for month end.
- Prepare and enter journal entries as needed.
- Analyze and reconcile specific General Ledger accounts in Blackline.
- Assist with cash deposits as assigned by Director.
- Prepare bank & investment account reconciliations as assigned by Director.
- Update fixed assets and keep documentation for fiscal year audit.
- Works with auditors at year end to complete audit requests and confirmations.
- Maintain ledgers for various funds including Chapel Fund, Employee Appreciation Fund, Food and Toy Drive etc.
- Provide support and assistance to the billing team as needed including IL monthly billing statements.
- Provide support and assistance to accounts payable.
- Track restricted donations and releases for year end audit.
- Assist residents with questions or inquiries.
- Attend in-service trainings and meetings as required by Director.
- Provide assistance with donations and thank you letters
- Performs additional specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
- Four Year Degree in accounting or finance or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience in Accounting including General Ledger, Cash, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office a must.
- Experience preferred but not required: Oracle Accounting Software, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge fundraising software, work experience in a nonprofit environment.
- Must be able to handle a multiplicity of routine tasks, following specific instructions carefully and general instructions completely.
- We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
- We treat everyone with courteous respect.
- We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
- We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
- We embrace and value our differences.
- We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
- We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
- We pay attention to details.
Physical effort is minimal. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the work day is spent sitting, standing intermittently, and bending. Must be able to lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds. Requires manual coordination to operate switchboard, computer, and other business equipment. Requires continuous mental and visual attention to diversified operations. Must be able to function efficiently despite distractions and interruptions. Communicates orally and/or in writing with residents, coworkers, families, and public.
Criminal background, drug screen required. EOE
