Staff Accountant

Asheville, North Carolina

7 days ago

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Impact: As a Staff Accountant at Crossnore Communities for Children, you'll play an essential role in supporting an organization dedicated to helping children and families heal, grow, and thrive. By ensuring accurate financial records, reporting, compliance, and sound accounting practices, you'll help safeguard the resources that make our mission possible. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations, including general accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, payroll support, audit preparation, and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. We're looking for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who enjoys collaborating with others, solving problems, and continuously improving processes.

Location/Schedule: This position will work primarily from our Avery County campus, with occasional opportunities to work from our Hendersonville office. This is an office-based position with a typical first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, and occasional evening or weekend hours depending on department needs. Occasional travel to other Crossnore locations and regional meetings is required.

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $67,000 annually

Benefits

Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans
- Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
- Flexible Spending Plan
401k with employer match (up to 6%)
Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
Ongoing Training
20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
3+ years of accounting or finance experience required.
Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll processing, and month-end close preferred.
Active CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
Experience in nonprofit and fund accounting principles preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills/Competencies

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll, budgeting, and audit support.
Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and FASB standards preferred.
Proficiency with accounting software, payroll systems, HRIS platforms, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between agency locations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
Perform account reconciliations and analyze financial activity.
Assist with month-end and year-end close.
Maintain fixed asset records.
Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.
Assist with budgeting and variance analysis.
Support payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.
Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
Research accounting issues and recommend solutions.
Help improve accounting processes and internal controls.
Partner with departments across the organization to provide responsive financial support.

The above list is not all-inclusive. Other responsibilities may become necessary in the course of working routines and therefore be required.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Asheville, North Carolina
Website	https://www.crossnore.org/careers/job-openings/

Skills

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Time Managementunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched

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