Staff Accountant

ABOUT FAMILY ABUSE CENTER

Family Abuse Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Our mission is to eliminate domestic violence in Central Texas by sheltering victims of domestic violence and by preventing abuse from occurring through intervention and education.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:

The overall responsibility of the Staff Accountant is to assist the Director of Finance with select aspects of the finances of the Family Abuse Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, skill/ability, and licenses/credentials required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Accounting

Experience:

• Experience in the field of non-profit or for-profit accounting and/or finance preferred
• Experience working with QuickBooksnd groups

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Speak effectively before groups
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to receive supervision
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently
• Work in basic computer programs such as MS Word & Excel.
• Ability to analyze and solve practical problems and multi-task
• Ability to handle crisis situations with sensitivity and assertiveness
• Experience working with diverse populations and groups
• Ability to maintain accurate data and documentation.

License/Credentials:

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Valid Auto Insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ongoing/monthly Duties:

• General bookkeeping functions: processing checks, deposits, general journal entries, entering payments, invoices, etc.
• Performs payroll function.
• Assist with preparing financial and accounting documents, reports and statements in compliance with GAAP principles for funders, audits, board packets, etc.
• Assist with grant financial reporting and overall grant management, including tracking and classifying expenses by funding source, supporting accurate and timely reports, and serving as a resource to department heads by communicating available grant funding and allowable expenditures.
• Ensure safeguarding of financial records and equipment assets, including maintaining filing systems and documentation.
• Assist with monitoring and projecting cash flow.
• Assist with Human Resource duties, creating QuickBooks employee profiles, employment benefit packages, annual training, etc.
• As needed, act as a back-up receptionist by helping to answer and direct calls, administer the telephone system, greet and announce clients/visitors and process incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
• Other duties as assigned.

Annual Duties:

• Assist in the development of the organization’s annual budget.
• Assist with Audits.
• Assist with analyzing short-term and long-term fiscal goals and project cash requirements.

One-Time Projects:

• Assist with developing, implementing, and testing written financial management policies and operating procedures.

Family Abuse Center is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for three professional references to Rumbie Wong, [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.