Accounting Specialist

VCP PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!

• Employees pay $0 out-of-pocket towards health vision and dental premiums
• VCP offers a 401k plan at a 4% match after 6 months of employment
• Employees receive 30 days of paid time off in addition to major holidays

Veterans Community Project (VCP) Overview

Founded in 2016 in Kansas City MO VCP is dedicated to supporting every man and woman who took the oath to defend our nation. The greatest barrier to ending Veteran homelessness is the revolving door of unstable housing and the frustrating maze Veterans must navigate in order to get basic support. We believe that to be an effective program the first step is to connect Veterans and the community. VCP created an innovative homeless housing program and outreach assistance that provides inclusive services to aid Veterans in re-claiming control over their lives. For more information visit .

The Team

We the team members and co-founders of VCP are connectors feelers and doers on a mission to help our kin our kind. We move with swift bold action driven by our mission. We believe in collaboration community compassion and above all serving Veterans with dignity and respect.

Position Summary

The AccountingSpecialistisresponsible forthe accountingrelated torevenueaccounts receivable accountspayableand credit card expenses. This role ensuresaccuraterecording of contributionshonoringdonor intenttimelyprocessing of vendor invoices and expense reports proper creditcodingand reconciliationin accordance withGAAP and nonprofit reporting standards. The AccountingSpecialisthelpsbuild andmaintainaccounting processesconductsresearch that supports finance goals and develops best practices to improve efficiency. Working closely with the development and finance teams this position supports the management of accounting and financial systems to strengthen financial operations and advance the VCP mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensureaccuratedaily gift entry including proper coding for the finance and development departments record deposits in the accounting system and process bank deposits.
• Perform monthly reconciliation between the accounting system and CRMto ensure gift and donor data areaccurate complete andalignedacross systems.
• Process accounts payable with proper coding including vendorsetupinvoice review payment processing and ensuring current W-9 forms are on file for all vendors.
• Review all credit card transactions for proper receipts and coding; manage the integration with the system of record.
• Assistin monitoringoperatingbudget variances.
• Assistwithmaintainingthe organizations general ledgersoftware(currentlyIntacct) ensuring systemsarein place toaccuratelymaintainrecordsoptimizesystem tools and accessaccountingdata.
• Createmaintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related torevenue recognition accounts payable and financial processes.
• Assistwithmonth-end close reconciliations andjournal entries.
• Support preparation of financial information for grant reportscompliance submissionsandannual audits.
• Identifyopportunities to improve financial tracking and reporting systems.
• Communicate with external and internal stakeholders over the phone and in person to supportall teams.
• Foster relationships with other departments atVCPto build a cooperative and effective program and promote a culture of philanthropy.
• Be able to share the VCP story and Mission Statement.

Competencies and Areas of Expertise

• Passion for the mission ofVCP.
• Experience withnonprofitaccountingand reconciliationsis preferred.
• Experiencewith budget management and financial reportingispreferred.
• Knowledge ofgeneral ledger softwareispreferred(i.e.:Microsoft Dynamics Intacct).Knowledgeof CRM softwareispreferred(i.e.: Raisers EdgeVirtuous Salesforce).
• Advanced knowledge of technical computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) including the abilitytoutilizetechnology for researchis.
• Mustpossessintellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow as well as curiosity to understand how your jobimpactsthe work of -motivated to setattainand surpass goals with minimal supervision.
• Commitment tomaintainconfidentiality of information recordsand materials.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external constituents.
• Flexibility is a key attributeforthis position. VCP is a fast-paced environment. A willingness to take onadditionalduties or change course to ensure the success of the organization is essential.
• Itsessential to havestrongorganizational skills and attention have the ability to manage projects workloadand engage constructively with the other members of the VCP team.
• Strong performance management and evaluation capabilitiesareincludingwillingnessand ability to ensure accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelors degreein accounting financeor related field or equivalent professional experience
• Must possess a valid drivers license maintain an insurable driving record and be able to operate an agency vehicle as required by the position.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.

Veterans Community Project is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law. All VCP employees other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment.