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Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant located in Dallas, Texas. This role involves a wide range of accounting duties, including processing payroll, maintaining business office policies, handling accounts payable and receivable functions, and working with external auditors. You will also be responsible for general ledger maintenance, processing payments, and providing financial data for grant applications.

Responsibilities:

• Processing bi-monthly payroll for all employees using a 3rd party system • Keeping up-to-date business office policies and procedures • Managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions • Collaborating with external auditors during annual audits • Handling payment receipts and gifts and ensuring their correct application to the General Ledger • Maintaining General Ledger and subsidiary ledgers in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) • Executing month-end and year-end General Ledger closings for investment accounts • Providing account analysis and other data as required for outside auditors • Ensuring accurate submission of payroll taxes and other deductions • Addressing payroll-related inquiries from staff and providing necessary documentation • Keeping up-to-date records of employee benefits, time off, and other payroll-related data • Setting up and maintaining personnel records for all employees • Collaborating with the development team to provide financial data for grant applications and reports • Staying updated with federal, state, and local financial regulations Requirements • Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).

• Demonstrable experience with Bank Reconciliations.

• Familiarity with General Ledger and Journal Entries.

• Ability to handle Month End Close tasks efficiently.

• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, and QuickBooks.

• Knowledge of SAP, Blackbaud, and Paycom is highly desirable.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Capacity to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in business relationships.

• Must adhere to ethical standards and comply with company policies and procedures.

• Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.

• Commitment to continuous learning and detail oriented development.

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