Staff Accountant/Benefits Administrator
WFAE 90.7 • Charlotte, North Carolina • Full Time
Posted on Sun, Jul 19, 2026
- Process and maintain accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval tracking, and payment processing.
- Prepare and record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, investment accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Process cash receipts and ensure accurate recording of all revenue transactions.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.
- Monitor and reconcile prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and other general ledger accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules for management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
- Support annual audit activities and preparation of audit workpapers.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Administer membership and donor database transactions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of contributions and membership activity.
- Reconcile membership revenue between fundraising systems and the general ledger.
- Process membership receipts, recurring gifts, pledge payments, and donor adjustments.
- Collaborate with Development and Membership teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data accuracy.
- Assist in preparing membership revenue reports and analytics.
- Support monthly reconciliation of donor and membership records to accounting records.
- Maintain documentation related to membership revenue and donor transactions.
- Assist with audit requests related to membership and contributed revenue.
- Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other benefit plans.
- Coordinate employee enrollments, changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee benefit questions and vendor communications.
- Review and reconcile benefit invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions.
- Maintain employee benefits records and documentation in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with payroll and human resources to ensure benefit-related transactions are properly processed and recorded.
- Support compliance activities related to benefit plans and employee records.
- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Prepare special reports and analyses as requested.
- Support cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with membership or donor database systems is preferred.
- Experience administering employee benefit programs is preferred.
- Familiarity with payroll processes and related accounting transactions is a plus.
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Commitment to WFAE's mission and public service values.
- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
- Hybrid with weekly 16 hours of in-person and 24 hours of work-from-home.