Staff Accountant

Alliance For Children is the children’s advocacy center serving all of Tarrant County. Since 1992, over 65,000 children have benefitted from Alliance For Children’s teamed investigations and coordinated approach.

Alliance For Children is a nonprofit organization that operates child-friendly centers located in Arlington, Fort Worth and Hurst.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

It is our mission to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.

Alliance For Children is a fully accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance , a membership association of over 700 Children’s Advocacy Centers and is a founding member of Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas .

Please visit our website at www.AllianceForChildren.org for more information.

Staff Accountant :

The Staff Accountant position organizes and coordinates the accounting activities of Alliance For Children to include general accounting, timely financial reporting, and grants tracking and allocation.

Job Duties / Essential Functions :

• Transactional accounting tasks using non-profit accounting software, including general ledger management, account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, payroll, and accounts receivable and payable while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
• Timely preparation of monthly financial statements for internal analysis and Board reporting.
• Provide assistance to staff who manage program budgets as assigned.
• Assist with budget preparation, expense projections and budget recommendations.
• Ensure timely filing of all appropriate tax returns and other governmental filings.
• Assist Chief Financial Officer in managing local / state / federal grant budgets as well as private / foundation grants.
• Monitor, track, and report as required on status of grant expenditures.
• Coordinate preparation of the financial portion of grant reports and billings to ensure compliance with requirements and policies of funding sources.
• Prepare financials, schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Point contact person for Annual and Single Audit.
• Perform other related duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Executive Officer.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ direct accounting experience required, non-profit accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of government regulations related to grants at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Knowledge of nonprofit tax and audit requirements.
• Knowledge of general accounting and fiscal management principles.
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance if driving for agency purposes.
• Must successfully complete annual criminal and civil background checks.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children.

Physical Requirements :

Able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Able to operate a telephone and computer.

Able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Agency Perks :

• Encouragement of work / life balance.
• Relaxed dress code when appropriate.
• Regular snacks, coffee, candy, and center celebrations available and encouraged.
• Mental health focused environment.
• Meaningful assistance programs like personal & professional development.
• 403b with agency contribution.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Agency currently pays 100% of employee-only medical.

Application :

Please click on the following link to submit your resume and complete an application detailing your qualifications for this position : Application Link

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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