Staff Accountant

GIRL SCOUT MISSION

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records and assists with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. This position supports the Accounting Manager and CFO by performing accounting functions, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and helping ensure compliance with established financial procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare monthly journal entries for review by Finance Manager or CFO.
• Track troop bank accounts, perform annual troop bank account audits, and handle necessary changes to troop bank accounts
• Provide tracking for the collection of troop funds and closing of troop bank accounts.
• Coordinate with the GSCI Membership Team to ensure that the GSCI Troop Financial Policies are in place and enforced for all troop bank accounts.
• Provide tracking and reporting for the Brown Trust.
• Enter invoices into accounting software for the preparation of weekly check runs.
• Responsible for bank reconciliations for general operating account and other council accounts as needed.
• Responsible for inventory tracking and posting on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the annual audit preparation.
• Responsible for tracking and reconciling grant expenses.
• Assist Finance Manager in reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Support the CFO with follow up items, and other duties as assigned
• Ensure diversity and pluralism is embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.
• Ensure the success of the council by working in partnership with functional units, contributing to a team environment and subscribing to the overall objectives set forth in the council’s strategic plan.