Reporting to the Controller and serving as a key member of OMEP’s finance and administrative team, the Staff Accountant works full time to assist the Finance department with a variety of professional accounting duties. The position requires knowledge of basic accounting, office administration contract management, and grants compliance is a plus. The Staff Accountant must be highly organized, attentive to detail and accuracy, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. This position requires excellent computer skills, self-initiation and self-direction, time management skills, and a demonstrated passion for OMEP’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting Support

• Assist with recording financial transactions in the general ledger in accordance with GAAP
• Help prepare and post journal entries under supervision
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records

Grant & Fund Accounting Support

• Assist with tracking grant revenues and expenses by funding source and program
• Help ensure expenses are coded correctly and supported by required documentation
• Support preparation of basic grant financial reports and reimbursement requests
• Monitor grant budgets and flag potential issues to senior accounting staff

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices and expense reimbursements
• Assist with accounts receivable, including grant billings and deposits
• Help reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts

Payroll & Benefits

• Maintain employee data
• Ensure leave and project hours have been recorded accurately and timely
• Ensure that staff are paid on time and accurately
• Assist with monthly payroll allocation to general ledger
• Ensure benefit providers are paid timely
• Ensure employee deductions are accurate

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Prepare basic financial reports and schedules
• Assist with audit preparation and information requests
• Support data entry and spreadsheet maintenance

Learning & Collaboration

• Work closely with senior accounting staff to learn non-profit and grant accounting practices
• Collaborate with program staff to understand funding requirements
• Participate in improving accounting processes and internal controls