Staff Accountant at Unitarian Universalist Assoc of Congregations.

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

72900.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Microsoft Excel, Blackbaud Financial NXT, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Accounting Software, Banking Platforms, Anti-Racism, Multiculturalism

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Updated: December 2025 Title: Staff Accountant Staff Group: Finance Reports To: Director of Finance Location: Open* Job Category: PM1, full-time Hours/Week: 35 * Location is open in the continental United States. You should have easy access to a major airport due to the travel requirements of this position. New England and Mid-Atlantic preferred. Purpose This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, administering accounts payable, capitalizing fixed assets and recording depreciation, preparing bank and other reconciliations, accounting for deferred gifts, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and experience with financial systems and tools. Principal Responsibilities 1. Financial Recordkeeping & Reporting 1. Prepare bank and other reconciliations 2. Manage fixed asset tracking and reporting, depreciation posting 3. Prepare and post general ledger (GL) entries for deferred gifts and other transactions 2. Accounts Payable Management 1. Maintain vendor records to include W-9 forms and banking information. 2. Review and enter payment requests/invoices for payment 3. Issue weekly EFT payments and semi-monthly paper checks. Prepare and upload Positive Pay files. Respond to Positive Pay exceptions. 4. Record manual checks for payments issued directly through bank 5. Respond to questions/concerns from UUA staff and vendors regarding payments 6. Issue annual 1099 forms 7. Void checks and reissue as needed 3. Audit & Compliance 1. Works cooperatively with auditors 2. Respond to audit requests and provide necessary documentation 3. Interface with accounting software to ensure compliance and accuracy 4. Document and streamline accounting processes for efficiency 4. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, the Executive Vice President, or the President. Qualifications This is an exempt position with a salary midpoint of $72,900. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographical location, with offers potentially ranging from 10-15% higher or lower than the midpoint. Note that qualifications may be met as a result of lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training. Requirements include: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance * 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance roles * Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions * Experience with Blackbaud Financial NXT * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Understanding of Accounting Software: Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT * Knowledge with Banking Platforms: Eastern Bank System * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications, advanced in Excel * Understanding of issues around anti-racism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism * Work or lived experience with BIPOC communities is of particular value * Eagerness to work in an organization in which the dismantling of white supremacy is a high priority How to Apply People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. The UUA is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role, but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our applicant portal (ADP WorkforceNow) on uua.org/jobs. If you have any questions, please reach out to careers@uua.org. About the UUA The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive religious denomination headquartered in Boston’s waterfront Fort Point Innovation District. Our faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice. Our normal workweek is 35 hours, we pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 10% towards retirement (after one year), and have generous paid time-off policies. We are a great place to work, and we value diversity. The UUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all. As part of this commitment, the UUA will ensure that applicants and staff with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Department of Human Resources at careers@uua.org. For more information on the UUA, visit us online at UUA.org and uuworld.org. Support for the Mission and Values of the Association The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive and historic religious denomination. All UUA staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with the UUA’s values, principles, and mission. Unitarian Universalism puts love at the center of our commitments, which embrace the Shared Values of justice, equity, transformation, interdependence, pluralism and generosity. The following points drawn from these Shared Values are of particular importance for the UUA’s work environment and staff culture: * Pluralism and generosity: We affirm the need for a human-centered workplace that allows our diverse staff to flourish. We also understand that our wider culture and society oppresses and denies human dignity, and we seek to counter the effects of that oppression in our hiring and workplace culture so that each person feels whole and valued. * Justice and equity: We speak openly and publicly of our support for social and political issues, including LGBTQ equity, racial justice, climate justice, gender equity, and reproductive justice. * Interdependence and transformation: We recognize that the liberation of all people is interwoven, and we work to counter patriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism, homophobia, transphobia, environmental exploitation, and other interrelated systems of marginalization.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable, and supporting audits. This includes preparing reconciliations, managing fixed asset tracking, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.