Sr. Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller

LOCATION: Corporate

STATUS: Full-Time 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

BACKGROUND: 

USI is a national nonprofit with extensive experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in communities that are undergoing comprehensive physical revitalization.

Founded in 1978, USI is a leader in community development, supporting over 30,000 economically stressed families, approximately 100,000 individuals, in 63 communities in 28 major metropolitan areas. USI represents a movement towards a future where all children and families will be stable and thriving, supported by our unwavering dedication to being results-based, data-driven, and equity-centered.  

JOB SUMMARY:   

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for key day-to-day accounting functions and will support in areas such as financial statement preparation and analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and other related financial activities.  

JOB responsibilities:      

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. 
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, and income statements. 
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly. 
• Verifies ledger coding on payables, sets up new vendor accounts. 
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. 
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts. 
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. 
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. 
• Perform all Organizational reconciliation(s)
• Utilize the Result Count framework in daily accounting activities. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:       

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:      

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:      

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Urban Strategies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer