Staff Accountant

Overview

Ujima, Inc: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community (Ujima) was founded in 2015 in response to a need for an active approach to ending violence against women in the Black community. The name Ujima was derived from the Kwanzaa Principle of “Ujima,” which means Collective Work and Responsibility. This principle is critical to addressing violence against Black women in the United States. Ujima, through its education and outreach, training and technical assistance, resource development, research, and public policy efforts, mobilizes the Black community and allies to strengthen our families, recognizing that the safety and viability of our families are connected to the health and well-being of our individual neighborhoods and communities at large. We define the Black community as the African Diaspora in its broadest sense, e.g., Black Americans (descendants of the enslaved in the U.S.); African immigrants, refugees, and asylees; Afro-Caribbeans; and Afro-Latinx. 

Job Summary

Report directly to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer. The Staff Accountant will maintain the financial records for UJIMA’s accounts payable, receivable, and payroll and ensure compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations. Primary responsibilities include verifying financial transactions, performing reconciliations, maintaining vendor, customer, and payroll files, assisting with audit preparations, preparing Forms 1099, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. 

Essential Responsibilities:  

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices for vendors, consultants, staff reimbursements, and credit cards. 
• Enter payables in Bill and QuickBooks, and reconcile the accounts payable aging report
• Ensure adequate substantiation is saved with each invoice, including authorizations.  
• Generate, mail, and file Form 1099 reports

Accounts Receivables

• Create, email, and electronically file customer invoices.
• Ensure staff timesheet reflects hours and dates worked on the project
• Enter accounts receivable in QB and reconcile the accounts receivable aging reports.

Payroll Administration

• Manage the company’s bi-weekly payroll and timesheet reporting.
• Submit the company’s payroll and record payroll costs in QuickBooks
• File and reconcile payroll.

Qualifications

• Associate or BA / BS with a concentration in accounting strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a responsible accounting role
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements

Skills

• • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks or other Accounting Software
  • Accuracy/precision in math
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small office setting.
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Good judgment.

Reports to: Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt

Closing Date: September 14, 2024

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Ujima, Inc: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. To find out more about Ujima, Inc., please visit us at www.ujimacommunity.org.

Additional Information

This is a remote position. The salary for this position is competitive and depends on your experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included