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This position helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial records and compliance with applicable regulations and grant requirements.\nThe Accountant works closely with program staff, grant managers, and the finance team to ensure proper documentation, accurate invoicing, and timely reimbursement from funding sources.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nAccounting Duties\nComplete the day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Finance Department including grant management and budget review and analysis.\nAssist in the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures.\nManage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivables, and work closely with the Development Team to ensure that revenues and receivables are reconciled with Salesforce data at any given time.\nComplete bank deposits in accordance with agency financial policies and procedures.\nProvide coverage for processing of purchase orders through the accounting system daily and release payments to vendors on a weekly basis.\nAssist with the review and processing monthly credit card statements. Ensure purchase orders and receipts are completed and submitted by cardholders on monthly basis.\nAssist with the preparation and analysis of the monthly budget to actual variance reports per program and department.\nPerform general accounts analysis and reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, including bank statements, along with direct bill accounts, on-site petty cash accounts, employer’s benefit statements, rent/program fees collected, and company expenses.\nAssist COO and Finance Director with preparation and support of annual audit.\nCreate any Journal Entries needed to properly report transactions in the agency general ledger.\nTrack procedural adherence and communicate regularly with appropriate Manager, Director or Chief Officer regarding status.\nEnsure a current W-9 is on file for applicable vendors. Prepare and distribute annual Forms 1099 and submit required filings to the IRS in accordance with applicable regulations.\nProvide support and back-up on all agency financial issues.\nUse agency resources (financial and non-financial) prudently.\nAcknowledge and follow financial policies of the agency.\nProvide coverage for administration of payroll as needed.\nOther duties as assigned.\nCustomer Service:\nProvide service to internal and external customers according to standards as outlined in ForKids Customer CARE Manual.\nRespond to all vendor inquires in a timely manner.\nGrants Financial Management:\nAccurately complete all required financial reporting in accordance with established guidelines.\nAssist Finance Director and/or Grants Billing Coordinator in preparation of assigned grant invoices and collate the supporting documents for submission to funding agencies.\nReview expense coding to ensure grant compliance and tag all eligible costs to restricted grants and contracts on monthly basis.\nDevelop a good working understanding of each program’s goals and strategies, and what each assigned grant will consider funding.\nAssist in the preparation of grant financial reporting.\nCommunity Engagement:\nParticipate in development and fundraising activities as needed and requested (ex: meeting with donors, providing tours, attending fundraising events).\nAssist in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to ensure future events will run more efficiently.\nRegularly engage, support and collaborate with volunteers to provide a meaningful experience\nEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant course of study. Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience required. Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.\nEssential Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nKnowledge of non-profit administration and organizational management.\nKnowledge of intermediate mathematics.\nHighly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.\nStrong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills\nBe able to demonstrate attention to details and good-record-keeping\nTeam player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization.\nDemonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends.\nKnowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs.\nExcellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.\nAbility to work independently and efficiently and problem-solve with little direction.\nAbility to multitask effectively to meet deadlines and stay task-focused despite frequent interruptions while still responding to requests for assistance in a timely manner.\nAbility to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee or agency information.\nComputer literacy. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software preferred.\nValid driver’s license with no more than three minor driving violations and/or accidents combined within the last three years, and no major moving violations in the past five years.","company":"Forkids","rawCompany":"forkids","city":"Chesapeake","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-18T03:09:02.052Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"},{"code":"13-2099.00","title":"Financial Specialists, All Other","slug":"financial-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"813211","title":"Grantmaking Foundations","slug":"grantmaking-foundations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Accountant","description":"The Accountant is responsible for performing professional accounting duties including accounts receivable, accounts payable support, grant financial administration, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities. 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Ensure purchase orders and receipts are completed and submitted by cardholders on monthly basis.\nAssist with the preparation and analysis of the monthly budget to actual variance reports per program and department.\nPerform general accounts analysis and reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, including bank statements, along with direct bill accounts, on-site petty cash accounts, employer’s benefit statements, rent/program fees collected, and company expenses.\nAssist COO and Finance Director with preparation and support of annual audit.\nCreate any Journal Entries needed to properly report transactions in the agency general ledger.\nTrack procedural adherence and communicate regularly with appropriate Manager, Director or Chief Officer regarding status.\nEnsure a current W-9 is on file for applicable vendors. Prepare and distribute annual Forms 1099 and submit required filings to the IRS in accordance with applicable regulations.\nProvide support and back-up on all agency financial issues.\nUse agency resources (financial and non-financial) prudently.\nAcknowledge and follow financial policies of the agency.\nProvide coverage for administration of payroll as needed.\nOther duties as assigned.\nCustomer Service:\nProvide service to internal and external customers according to standards as outlined in ForKids Customer CARE Manual.\nRespond to all vendor inquires in a timely manner.\nGrants Financial Management:\nAccurately complete all required financial reporting in accordance with established guidelines.\nAssist Finance Director and/or Grants Billing Coordinator in preparation of assigned grant invoices and collate the supporting documents for submission to funding agencies.\nReview expense coding to ensure grant compliance and tag all eligible costs to restricted grants and contracts on monthly basis.\nDevelop a good working understanding of each program’s goals and strategies, and what each assigned grant will consider funding.\nAssist in the preparation of grant financial reporting.\nCommunity Engagement:\nParticipate in development and fundraising activities as needed and requested (ex: meeting with donors, providing tours, attending fundraising events).\nAssist in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to ensure future events will run more efficiently.\nRegularly engage, support and collaborate with volunteers to provide a meaningful experience\nEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant course of study. 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