Senior Staff Accountant

The Ridge Project, Inc. • McClure, OH, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 13h ago

The Ridge Project, Inc. is an industry leader in the human services field. Founded in 2000 as a faith-based, Christian, non-profit, The RIDGE Project specializes in Youth Intervention, Fatherhood, Healthy Relationship, Healthy Family, and Workforce Development services. We currently operate throughout the state of Ohio. Through our unique and cutting-edge programs, we seek to end generational cycles of family disintegration by training clients to have strong, healthy and permanent marriages, and to be responsible citizens and role models in their schools, families and/or communities. We are seeking well-qualified individuals who are passionate about strengthening families.

1 | Summary of Functions:

To ensure the accuracy of all Project and Organizational financial records.
To ensure compliance with fiscal requirements of various funding sources.
To work with other fiscal office staff as directed by the Fiscal Officer.

2 | Major Duties and Responsibilities

Management, Compliance & Reporting
- Assist with Audit
- Assist Fiscal officer with Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (NICRA)
- Process any needed financial reports and submit sales tax payments.
- Assist Fiscal Officer in compiling and preparing financial reports.
- Assist the Fiscal Officer in managing staff as needed.
General Accounting
- Maintain balance sheet, general ledger, and chart of accounts.
- Enter budgets into Quickbooks.
- Reconcile Ridge Project and TYRO Support Services Bank Statements.
- Maintain Master Personnel Expense Spreadsheet.
- Enter monthly depreciation expense.
- Assist in accruing and properly closing financial periods.
Payroll
- Double check Fiscal Assistant payroll, benefits, and admin expense calculations.
- Enter and pay payroll.
- Pay all related taxes and file required tax reports (Workers Comp, SUTA, Annual Workers Comp True-up, School District taxes, Ohio Income tax, 941, etc.).
Accounts Receivable (AR) Duties
- Double check Accounts Receivable invoices Sales Receipts created by Fiscal Assistant for payments and donations.
- Process and enter Draw information into PMS and make related Quick Books entries.
Accounts Payable (AP) Duties
- Pay bills and Generate AP check.
General Duties
- Operates office equipment including computer, copiers, fax machines and 10-key calculator.
- Must be familiar with computer systems, manuals, and policies and procedures.
- Must participate in any required program training and remain on top of new trends by attending workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, etc. as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

3 | Skills You Need:

Must demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with the principles and goals of The RIDGE Project.
Must adhere to a strong conviction that healthy marriages produce healthy families and communities.
Must adhere to the policies and directives established by The RIDGE Project Board of Trustees.
Integrity, honesty and confidentiality are a must.
Must have a firm understanding of accounting principles.
Must enjoy problem solving.
Must be detail oriented.
Education or background in accounting is a must. Prefer experience in non-profit accounting; consideration will be given to length and type of professional experience.
Experience with QuickBooks is highly preferred.
Proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, among others. (advanced Excel skills preferred)
Experience with grant programs is a plus.
Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently without supervision.
Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof-reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers.
Ability to work independently and within a team, self-starter, energetic.
Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment.
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment.
Must be willing and able to pass state and federal background check for working with children.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Physical Requirements:

You will need to be able to stand and speak for long periods of time, sit and drive for long periods of time, will need to walk, and may need to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
You will regularly use hands to handle, or feel; type, with hands, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
You will need to use close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
You may occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances of 100 yards or more.

4 | Organizational Relationships:

Reports directly to the Project Director.

Job Location: McClure, Ohio

Retirement Plan: Yes, 403B plan

Job Role: Accounting

Insurance: Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life starts the first of the month after 60 days

Employment Status:

Pay: $60,000+ annually, based on experience

Manager Others: No

Number of vacancies: 1

Other: Mid-level

Years of Experience: 3-5 Years Preferred