Norfolk, Virginia
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Norfolk, Virginia - ForKids ? Staff Accountant
ForKids, the largest provider for homeless families in Virginia and the primary shelter provider for families across Hampton Roads, is seeking a success-driven, experienced Finance professional to join its Finance team. Annually, ForKids?s comprehensive programming touches the lives of more than 37,000 people with outstanding results.
ForKids takes a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Our full-spectrum service model uses a multi-disciplinary focus that simultaneously identifies the compound root causes of each family?s homelessness and improves their mental health, education, employment, and personal obstacles, culminating in self-reliant families and children.
Overview of position:
The Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer. Maintains financial reports, records and general ledgers, prepare and analyze budgets and perform general bookkeeping activities. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining and verifying all billing activities, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable, and supports the CFO in the management of agency payroll, compensation, benefits, bank reconciliations, journal entries and audit preparation. Performs other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Bachelor?s or associates degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant course of study.
- Two to three years? work experience in the finance/accounting field, to include experience in administering payroll and general accounting knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of intermediate mathematics.
- Knowledge of non-profit administration and organizational management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently and problem-solve with little direction.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee or agency information.
- Computer literacy. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Quick Books programs.
Application Process: Qualified applicants should click and/or copy and paste the following URL; /?requisition=2017_37 into their browser, click apply and register for an account. After you have created an account you may return at any time to check the status of your application by using the login created. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application . The starting salary for this position is $36,500 per year. Please no phone calls or faxes. Recruitment will continue until position is filled.
ForKids is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
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