Staff Accountant

Company: Beacon Group Job Type: Full-Time (In-Office)

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment? Beacon Group, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for adults with disabilities, is seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our team!

We're looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, loves solving problems, thrives in ownership, and wants to play a meaningful role in a growing organization. You'll work directly with leadership, take ownership of key accounting processes, help drive a disciplined month-end close, improve systems, and contribute to an organization whose mission changes lives.

If you're the type who notices what others miss, asks better questions, and refuses to let things fall through the cracks, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Be a part of an organization that empowers individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment opportunities.
• Direct Exposure to Leadership: Work closely with the CFO and play a visible role in improving the finance function.
• Real Ownership: You won't be boxed into one narrow task. You'll own meaningful processes and outcomes.
• Opportunity to Build: Help strengthen workflows, controls, reporting, and accountability.
• Career Growth: For the right person, this role can expand significantly over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own key components of the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate results
• Prepare financial statements and analyze monthly budget variances
• Research and interpret data to answer accounting and financial questions
• Coordinate external audit preparation by organizing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist the CFO with the daily operations of the Accounting Department
• Support and mentor other accounting team members

Who Thrives Here: You might be a great fit if you...

• Love clean reconciliations
• Notice errors quickly
• Ask "why" instead of guessing
• Take deadlines seriously
• Communicate professionally
• Enjoy making systems better
• Like being counted on
• Bring positive energy to the team

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and close processes
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, linking spreadsheets)
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• ERP Experience (Sage 100 is a plus!)
• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys improving processes with Excel automation
• Desire to grow, contribute, and lead

This is an in-office position, offering a collaborative work environment where you can make a direct impact. At Beacon Group, we believe in empowering individuals and creating opportunities that transform lives. If you're looking for a place where your effort matters, your ideas are valued, and your work has visible impact, we'd love to hear from you!