Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports the mission of Back2

Back by providing accurate, timely, and trustworthy financial stewardship. This role ensures that funds entrusted to the ministry are recorded, protected, and reported with excellence. Through strong accounting practices, internal controls, and financial insight, this position equips leaders and sites to make wise decisions that advance care for children and families.

• Manage accounts payable processing, including vendor payments, expense reimbursements, and corporate credit cards.
• Prepare accurate journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• File annual state license registrations.
• Maintain consistent accounting practices and protect the integrity of the chart of accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain schedules to support annual audit and Form 990 preparation.
• Review financial information to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support leadership with reliable financial reports and insights for decision-making.
• Track restricted funds, grants, or designated giving as required.

• Participate in the setup and improvement of financial systems and processes to support Back2
  
  Back’s expansion in new sites, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Recommend improvements to workflows, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support automation, documentation, and global development of reporting dashboards.

• Cross-train to provide backup coverage for other Finance Team roles.
• Participate actively in Finance Team meetings, US Office meetings, learning tracks, and organizational events.
• Assist the Finance Director with additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Required:
  
  3+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close responsibilities.
• Preferred:
  Experience in nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, or supporting and preparing audit schedules.

• Quickly learn and adapt to new software, systems, and processes.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Apply sound judgment to analyze issues, evaluate options, and solve problems with limited resources.
• Produce consistently accurate, detail-oriented work with a high standard of quality and accountability.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial best practices.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and resilience in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Collaborate effectively across departments, building positive working relationships.
• Handle sensitive donor and financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
• Approach conflict and feedback with humility, honesty, and professionalism.

• Required:
  
  experience with accounting software, proficiency with spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel), and basic competency in other Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Applications.
• Preferred: experience with Net Suite, Quick Books, or Blackbaud NXT.

Employees are expected to demonstrate a relationship with God and love for others as they:

• Have a clear understanding of and commitment to Back2
  
  Back’s mission and vision.
• Live out Back2
  
  Back Cultural Values.
• Sign and adhere to the Back2
  
  Back Statement of Faith.
• Sign and adhere to the Back2
  
  Back Staff Member Standards.

This role is based in the Mason, Ohio, office and requires regular collaboration with staff and leadership, including international staff. The position involves typical professional office demands such as sitting or standing for extended periods, extensive computer use, and occasional lifting up…