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Staff Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Asheville, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 55000 - 67000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
12 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Staff Accountant
Impact:As a Staff Accountant at Crossnore Communities for Children youll play an essential role in supporting an organization dedicated to helping children and families heal grow and thrive. By ensuring accurate financial records reporting compliance and sound accounting practices youll help safeguard the resources that make our mission possible. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations including general accounting financial reporting account reconciliations payroll support audit preparation and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Were looking for a detail-oriented analytical professional who enjoys collaborating with others solving problems and continuously improving processes.
Location/Schedule: This position will work primarily from ourAvery County campus with occasional opportunities to work from our Hendersonville office. This is an office-based position with a typical first-shift schedule Monday through Friday and occasional evening or weekend hours depending on department needs.Occasional travel to other Crossnore locations and regional meetings is required.
Hiring Range:$55000 - $67000 annually
Benefits
- Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans
- Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 401k with employer match (up to 6%)
- Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
- Ongoing Training
- 20 Days PTO 11 Paid Holidays
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.
- 3 years of accounting or finance experience required.
- Experience with general ledger accounting account reconciliations financial reporting payroll processing and month-end close preferred.
- Active CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
- Experience in nonprofit and fund accounting principles preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills/Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with general ledger accounting reconciliations financial reporting payroll budgeting and audit support.
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and FASB standards preferred.
- Proficiency with accounting software payroll systems HRIS platforms Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication collaboration and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel between agency locations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
- Perform account reconciliations and analyze financial activity.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close.
- Maintain fixed asset records.
- Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.
- Assist with budgeting and variance analysis.
- Support payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.
- Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
- Research accounting issues and recommend solutions.
- Help improve accounting processes and internal controls.
- Partner with departments across the organization to provide responsive financial support.
The above list is not all-inclusive. Other responsibilities may become necessary in the course of working routines and therefore be required.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Crossnore Communities for Children is a non-profit child welfare agency serving children across North Carolina.
