Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (Full-Time Position) Hybrid

LANWT seeks a dynamic, self-motivated staff accountant with vision, initiative, and a strong commitment to the Non-Profit sector to join our accounting team.

As a key member of the accounting team, the staff accountant supports the organization’s financial integrity, grant compliance, and reporting accuracy. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), funder requirements, and organizational policies. Core responsibilities include:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including payroll allocations, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Complete bank and balance-sheet account reconciliations with proper supporting documentation.
• Record, track, and reconcile fixed asset activity, including depreciation.
• Maintain accounting records for both restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Track grant expenditures and ensure expenses align with funding agreements, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Support grant reporting and compliance by preparing schedules and documentation as needed.
• Serve as backup for accounts payable processing as needed.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and allocate personnel costs across funding sources.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with the annual audit, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support the maintenance of internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and funder requirements.
• Participate in process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to improve and better integrate financial systems and software.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff to resolve discrepancies and support financial transparency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

This position requires regular use of a computer and standard office equipment, occasional lifting and moving of files or materials, and periodic travel to courts, community locations, and organizational meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, Vision and life insurance.