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.