Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

In Office: Monday - Thursday; Remote: Friday

Position Summary

Opportunity Austin (OA) is one of the leading economic development organizations in the United States, dedicated to promoting prosperity in the five-county Greater Austin region. We are seeking an experienced staff accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accounting and bookkeeping, with experience handling all financial aspects of a company. The accountant will be responsible for managing the financial records and accounts of the company, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including overseeing accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Process payroll and ensure accurate deductions, withholdings, and timely payments to employees.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close process, including reconciling all accounts and preparing journal entries.
• Assist with the preparation of compliance reports and other financial reports as needed.
• Payroll processing, EFTPS tax payments and state tax payments
• Supporting annual audit due diligence
• Quarterly and annual payroll reports
• Benefits (401k, FSA, PTO) record keeping and reconciliation
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience as a bookkeeper/accountant or in a similar role.
• Strong QuickBooks experience.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and tax laws is a plus.
• Experience with Bill.com, Expensify and Paylocity a plus.

Competency Statements:

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.