Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support revenue and fund accounting activities for an organization based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position offers a hybrid schedule with a mix of on-site and remote work, and may lead to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate. The person in this role will help ensure financial records are accurate, donor-related transactions are properly documented, and internal stakeholders receive timely accounting support.
Responsibilities:
• Record gifts, pledges, grants, and other incoming revenue in the accounting records with a high degree of accuracy
• Reconcile donation activity across financial systems, bank records, and related supporting documentation
• Investigate variances or posting issues and take appropriate action to correct discrepancies promptly
• Maintain organized records for donors, restricted funds, and supporting transaction detail to ensure audit readiness
• Assist with acknowledgment support, periodic reporting, and preparation of materials needed for financial reviews or audits
• Prepare and post journal entries related to revenue activity and other assigned accounting transactions
• Support general ledger accuracy by reviewing entries, account activity, and reconciliations on a routine basis
• Provide responsive assistance to internal staff regarding transaction questions, account details, and documentation needs• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role involving transaction processing and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and bank reconciliation procedures
• Ability to manage accounting for donations, gifts, grants, or other restricted funding sources
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to research and resolve financial discrepancies effectively
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheets; Workday experience is strongly preferred
• Nonprofit or grant accounting experience is helpful
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide dependable support to internal teams