Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Greene Lamp

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at Greene Lamp, located in Kinston, NC. Greene Lamp is a community-focused organization dedicated to providing programs and services that support local residents and families, working to promote economic stability, education, and community development. This role is crucial for supporting the organization’s financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely reporting, directly contributing to initiatives that improve quality of life. The work environment values integrity, accountability, and service, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact and strengthen organizational processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Kinston, NC

• Team: Collaborates with finance team members and program staff, providing financial information to leadership.
• Mission: This person supports the organization’s financial operations and ensures accurate, timely reporting to contribute to community development initiatives.
• Tech Stack: Abila MIP accounting software, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Transaction Management: Record and reconcile financial transactions, including monthly recurring invoices, ensuring accuracy.
• General Ledger Oversight: Prepare journal entries and analyze the general ledger for accuracy, assisting with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Payroll Processing: Complete bi-monthly payroll for approximately 120 employees utilizing Abila MIP accounting software.
• Payment and Tax Compliance: Transmit employer and employee 401(k) contributions, direct deposit payroll, stipend/travel, and vendor payments, and prepare and file tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Audit Support and Process Improvement: Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries, and collaborate with staff to improve financial processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; strong knowledge of general accounting principles, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and financial statement preparation; knowledge of internal controls and funding requirements.
• Experience: Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including experience with spreadsheets, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Skills: Attention to detail and accuracy in numerical work, solid organizational and time management skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality, ability to work on-site as part of a team.
• Bonus: Relevant experience in nonprofit or grant accounting.