Staff Accountant

The mission of Healthy Start is to improve maternal and child health and to reduce poor birth  outcomes and infant mortality in Allegheny County. 

Overview: 

This position is responsible for maintaining specific accounting processes and records of the organization and assisting the accounting department with various related tasks.  This position serves all areas of the organization. 

Duties: 

• Help maintain a strong internal control environment and compliance with US GAAP, other regulatory requirements, and internal accounting policies and procedures. 

• Process accounts payable, expense reports, credit card transactions, and accounts receivable. 

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for month-end and year-end close. 

• Prepare weekly billings to various funding sources as assigned. 

• Reconcile cash accounts and prepare weekly transfer requests. 

• Assist with annual audit preparation. 

• Assist with preparation of tax and compliance filings, including information needed for Form 990 and other reporting requirements.  

• Assist with the preparation of agency budget  

• Assist with preparation of grant budgets, schedules, and reports. 

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial information. 

• Prepare detailed schedules as required. 

• Performing other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications of Position: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or other Business Accounting related field required. 

• 2 or more years of experience in an accounting role. 

• Experience with QuickBooks desktop and/or online preferred. 

• Experience in non-profit accounting preferred. 

• Knowledge of commonly accepted accounting principles and procedures. 

• Ability to compile and prepare reports and statements of financial data. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

• Ability to interpret accounting and cost accounting records. 

• Knowledge of payroll processing. 

• Knowledge in accounting, as well as spreadsheets or other accounting related software such as MS Excel and Word and payroll software. 

• Knowledge of general office procedures such as filing and typing. 

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at the same time. 

• An absolute commitment to protecting the confidentiality of employee and agency information handled daily. 

• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances are required.  

• Must possess a valid unrestricted Pennsylvania Driver’s License and have reliable transportation 

• Must possess current and valid unrestricted automobile insurance and be listed as an insured driver. 

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination. 

Physical Demands: 

• The work performed is 95% office work requiring sitting, keying, typing and answering phones, with occasional light lifting, carrying, stooping, standing, bending, walking and filing. 

• This position is hybrid and requires 3+ days in-office during regular organizational business hours.  

• Intense mental, visual, and aural attention is required as the work involves responding to requests, planning or performing work that is at times, can be fast paced. 

• The other 5% of the position may be conducted in the field.  Candidates must possess the ability to work at locales outside of the office environment. 

• Out of town and overnight travel may also be required on occasion. 

Supervisory Relationship: 

This position operates under the direction of the CFO or Controller.  

Compensation: 

The starting salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt