Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable - (666) at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)

The Staff Accountant will have responsibility for accounts payable, corporate credit card, prepaid accounts and other reconciliations and will assist the Corporate Controller with backup of other accounting and administrative activities as needed. 

General Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of functions, including but not limited to:

• Maintain Accounts Payable Ledger and Check Register;
• Following CNFA established procedures review A/P vouchers for adequate documentation, accuracy, appropriateness, etc.;
• Effects wire transfers and ACHs to CNFA subcontractors, vendors, field projects and regional offices in a timely manner in response to request in accordance with established procedures;
• Outstanding account reconciliation which includes volunteer and staff advances, prepaid expenses, clearing accounts and corporate credit card accounts;
• Deposit checks and update bank accounts on a weekly basis;
• Collect W9 forms from USA vendors and tracking of payments for year-end 1099 reports;
• Monitor bank account balances (money market & operating accounts);
• Reviews and processes employees’ travel and general expense reports;
• Verify accuracy of expenses and expense reporting;
• Verify accuracy of accounting codes;
• Verify vendor invoices for accuracy and run checks twice a week;
• Follow-up work on collections and advance payments;
• Maintain petty cash register;
• Prepare invoices for rent and other expenses;
• Maintenance of all equipment contracts;
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automated financial reporting systems to track financial performance of CNFA and its affiliates using the Deltek Costpoint ERP system;
• Maintains close working relationships with other divisions to ensure that volunteer activities, human resources activities, and office administration/procurement activities are properly recorded in the accounting system and assists staff from other departments in accounting/finance related problem solving.
• Provides trainings as needed to departments within the organization to ensure proper dissemination of information;
• Assists in the annual or any other internal or external audit process by preparing account analysis, audit samples, and respond to other requests for client assistance; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.    

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of prior accounting and financial analysis experience;
• Non-profit accounting experience;
• Understanding of US Government rules and regulations; and
• Familiarity with USAID, USDA, DFID or international development programming and practices.
• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint ERP system or a comparable accounting software;
• Proficiency in Excel software;
• A high degree of integrity, accountability, energy and flexibility;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and 
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite required.  Proficiency with an accounting system such as Costpoint preferred.