Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for much of the monthly journal entry work, billing and accounts receivable, and general ledger account analysis. 

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Preparing standard monthly journal entries


• Accounts receivable follow-up and investigation


• Preparing monthly federal draw requests and quarterly reconciliations of draw activity


• Recording grants/contracts invoices


• Preparing inter-company invoices to VMMC


• Recording and monitoring external core invoices


• Recording cash receipts and investigating cash application issues


• Preparing monthly general ledger account analyses for prepaid expense accounts, misc. receivables, accrued liabilities, other income, lease activity, and other areas as assigned


• Assisting with preparation for annual financial statement and A-133 compliance audits


• Serving as backup for the Senior Accountant on various duties including cash monitoring and reporting and monthly reconciliations and reports


• Posting and monitoring releases from restriction


• Preparing and posting monthly automated revenue recognition journal entries


• Analyzing non-standard revenue arrangements for proper accounting treatment


• Preparing and posting monthly automated indirect cost journal entries


• Preparing monthly journal entries relating to gift income and endowments


• Preparing monthly beneficial interest analysis


• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


• 3-5 years of accounting experience desired


• Requires strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office with intermediate skills in Excel


• Must be efficient in analyzing data and problem solving


• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure


• Must be able to provide clear verbal and written communications and provide exceptional customer service

Please upload your cover letter with your resume.