Job description

Job Title

Staff Accountant

Location

USA - Texas - Dallas - SIL International Linguistics Center

Position Type

Paid - Regular

Job Description

Our nonprofit organization is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our mission-driven work through accurate financial management. This role includes maintaining general ledgers, preparing monthly reports, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with grant and donor requirements. The ideal candidate has experience with nonprofit accounting, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to transparency. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community impact.

Position Name:

Staff Accountant

About Us:

SIL International is a global faith-based nonprofit dedicated to developing language solutions around the world to expand possibilities for a better life, including Scripture translation, literacy, education, development, linguistic research, and language tools. We are eager for the day when all people enjoy equal access to education and resources for spiritual growth, no matter what language they speak or sign.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detailed-oriented onsite* Staff Accountant to join our global finance team in Dallas, Texas. The Staff Accountant will be responsible to assist with various accounting tasks and reconciliations. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit work and looking to contribute their skills to a mission-driven organization.

*Opportunity to work from home 2-3 days per week.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare journal entries, including month-end and year-end accruals, by maintaining records and reconciling accounts
Prepare a variety of reconciliations of bank, investment, and other asset and liability accounts
Research and correct account discrepancies
Support the month-end and year-end close
Prepare various year-end schedules for the annual audit
Assist in the completion of the annual filing of the IRS Form 990 and any other required government filing
Respond to questions or corrections from other departments
KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, preferably for nonprofit organizations
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration, but experience in the field will be considered
Experience in an accounting role using accounting software, preferably NetSuite.

Paid Position Information:

$55,000- $65,000 per year

Weekly Hours

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