Staff Accountant

Description

GIRL SCOUT MISSION

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records and assists with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. This position supports the Accounting Manager and CFO by performing accounting functions, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and helping ensure compliance with established financial procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare monthly journal entries for review by Finance Manager or CFO.
• Track troop bank accounts, perform annual troop bank account audits, and handle necessary changes to troop bank accounts
• Provide tracking for the collection of troop funds and closing of troop bank accounts.
• Coordinate with the GSCI Membership Team to ensure that the GSCI Troop Financial Policies are in place and enforced for all troop bank accounts.
• Provide tracking and reporting for the Brown Trust. 
• Enter invoices into accounting software for the preparation of weekly check runs. 
• Responsible for bank reconciliations for general operating account and other council accounts as needed.
• Responsible for inventory tracking and posting on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the annual audit preparation. 
• Responsible for tracking and reconciling grant expenses. 
• Assist Finance Manager in reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Support the CFO with follow up items, and other duties as assigned
• Ensure diversity and pluralism is embraced and incorporated into the work of the council. 
• Ensure the success of the council by working in partnership with functional units, contributing to a team environment and subscribing to the overall objectives set forth in the council’s strategic plan. 

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Two to five years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial experience preferred.
• Possess the capacity to successfully complete a criminal and background search as a required condition of employment. 
• Demonstrate working knowledge of accounting principles and practices with experience assisting with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, month-end processes, and financial reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with team members and support departmental objectives.
• Demonstrate confidentiality with sensitive information both internal and external. 
• Possess ability to work independently and be self-motivated within a team environment. 
• Exhibit strong planning and organizational skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications, including experience with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Possess the ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends; occasional overnights may be required for training or conference attendance. Ability to travel as job requires, the majority of which is in central Illinois. 
• Exhibit the ability to provide positive customer service to staff, girls and volunteers. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Girl Scout movement and ability to communicate the mission to others. 
• Reliable transportation available daily, and possess a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and driving record that meets the council insurance company’s requirement for coverage. 
• Exhibit the desire to improve and develop professionally. 
• Encouraged to be a currently registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA or willing to consider becoming one. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and moderate lifting. 
• Must be able to sit at a work station and/or a computer screen for up to 2 hours at a time. 
• Occasional exposure to seasonal weather conditions. 

SAFETY

All staff must be conversant with the safety rules and regulations. They must take reasonable steps to ensure their own health and safety, and that of anyone else who may be affected by their actions. They should inform their manager/supervisor of any hazard with which they are not trained to deal. 

The entire position description will be carried out under the standard of conduct and confidentiality as outlined in the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Employee Handbook. 

As an employee, you are a representative of Girl Scouts of the USA and people form their impressions of the council in part, based on their interaction with you. 

Every personal contact is with a current or potential donor to the council, thus the impression we make through community and professional contacts, and involvement in collaborations with agencies, groups or organizations is important. Fund development is a role assumed by all staff positions.