Staff Accountant

About Graham:

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing.

We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.

Position Overview:

Graham is seeking a detail-oriented  Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a mid-sized nonprofit organization serving adults with disabilities in group homes and shared living supports.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong foundational accounting experience who is ready to take on increased responsibility in financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and month-end close activities while partnering collaboratively across departments.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and able to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment while supporting compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

This role reports to the [Insert Supervisor Title].

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, and accruals
• Support preparation of internal financial statements and financial reports
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with GAAP standards
• Assist with reconciliation of development revenue, donor-restricted funding, unrestricted funding, and grants

Payroll Coordination

• Serve as the liaison between the outsourced payroll provider and internal staff
• Coordinate payroll-related inquiries and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
• Support payroll documentation and reporting processes as needed

Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare audit schedules and support the annual external audit process
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and accounting standards
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation

Budget & Administrative Support

• Partner with program and administrative staff to support budget tracking and expense monitoring
• Assist departments with financial inquiries and reporting needs
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Support special projects and additional accounting functions as assigned

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, or similar platforms)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Experience supporting audits and grant reconciliation processes
• Familiarity with fund accounting principles

Core Competencies

• Financial reporting and reconciliation
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational and time management skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Collaboration and customer service
• Accountability and follow-through
• Process improvement mindset

Salary & Compensation:

• Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $73,000.00
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year, and eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans (pension and 403B thrift), career coaching via Bravely, and more!

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Graham hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

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