Staff Accountant

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.® is seeking to fill the position of Staff Accountant. We are seeking an individual that is creative, and highly proficient in supporting financial operations and wants to be in an environment where they can thrive and function autonomously while maintaining a high degree of professionalism, flexibility, and initiative. The ideal candidate must also display excellent critical thinking and organizational skills and must be able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, while meeting deliverables in a timely manner.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director, whose style is one of a high performer who leads by example and expects the same from her team. The environment is one of an open door and collaborative teamwork that requires all to go above and beyond so the entire team can be successful. The ability to work under pressure and provide deliverables under tight deadlines is a must.

The Foundation consists of a small, growing team of six team members that are diverse and work in close proximity to one another in an open office environment. Foundation staff members are friendly, professional and, with cross‑training, support one another in their efforts.

• Update and maintain accounts payable files by organizing and filing all paid invoices and check requests.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
• Set up and maintain fund records in Raiser’s Edge.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly investment schedules and general ledger entries for the monthly closing process.
• Interact appropriately and professionally with the Board of Directors, scholarship and award recipients, members, volunteers, co‑workers, regulating agencies and donors.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager and the Membership Department to meet departmental goals and objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or finance.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Knowledge and proficiency in using Blackbaud’s Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, and other financial software.

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF), Incorporated is a non‑profit that provides funds to advance education in fulfillment of its mission: “To promote lifelong learning.” This is accomplished by securing charitable funds to award scholarships, fellowships, and grants.

The Foundation is a source of support to collegiate undergraduate and graduate students, including Alpha Kappa Alpha members, and diverse beneficiaries without barriers on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability. Scholarship applications are available in January of each year.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation offers a generous benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, paid holidays, company paid life insurance, 401K with match, and a pension plan (after 1 year of service). The organization values professional development and offers tuition reimbursement as a means for staff to grow their knowledge and skills.