Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

The Accounting Department is responsible for financial reporting and the general ledger management of NACA and its affiliates. Staff accountants are responsible for financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, and other accounting functions. Financial reporting responsibilities include the completion of all monthly and standard journal entries and computing monthly allocations and depreciation. Payroll processing for all staff involves processing time cards to ensure correct coding, verifying closed loans and qualifications, reviewing loan report for quarterly bonus compensation, and responding to all payroll questions and concerns. Account payable responsibilities include review and processing of bills, vendors, checks, credit cards, ACH deposits, reimbursements, closings and other projects.

The Junior Accountant reports directly to and is supervised by the Accounting Director.

Job Responsibilities

Payable processing responsibilities include:

• Post bills and check requests; prepare check runs; prepare and mail checks, submit positive pay data to the bank
• Setup payments as ACH in lieu of checks
• Setup new vendors and maintain the AP files in accounting software
• Prepare credit applications for new vendors/accounts as necessary
• Investigate and resolve problems
• Process rental payments
• Review benefit invoices

Company credit card reconciliation responsibilities include:

• Manage credit card processing
• Expense reimbursement processing and payment
• Obtain supporting documentation as needed
• Ensure compliance with travel and expense reimbursement policy

Other responsibilities:

• Handle bank reconciliations
• Maintain and organize cash receipts
• Process credit & membership refunds
• Work with staff accountant to train as backup
• Assists in annual audit by preparing assigned reports or providing documentation as directed by supervisor.

Time Demands:

The Junior Accountant must be able to meet the demands of the job that consists of 50+ hours a week.

Compensation:

The salary range is between $40,000 and $55,000+ based on experience, skills, degrees, and certifications. The candidate's performance evaluation and future compensation is largely based on meeting the Job Responsibilities, Competencies and Skills stated herein.

Job Qualifications

NACA seeks leaders with a positive and open attitude, a strong work ethic and relentless commitment to success with attention to detail. S/he is expected to have a high level of core competencies and skills as described in detail at naca.com.

Education & Certifications:

• Associate's/ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field – Preferred

Experience & Skills:

• Accounting skills and demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment and analytics within the position scope and decision-making responsibility.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Experience in Accounts Payable – Preferred
• Experience in bookkeeping for a multi-site organization preferred.
• Experience with accounting software programs preferable knowledge of the Intacct software.
• Strong PC Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to create and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere and ability to meet deadlines in a timely fashion.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
• Ability to write and speak languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus.

Application Process:

Applicants must complete the application at

NACA is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and bilingual individuals, particularly those who speak and write in Spanish, as well as second change applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. To follow-up and for inquiries regarding this and other positions contact NACA's HR Department at