Staff Accountant/Benefits Administrator

Position Summary WFAE is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Staff Accountant to support the organization's financial operations. This position is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including transactional accounting, financial recordkeeping, membership revenue administration, and employee benefits administration. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while supporting WFAE's commitment to public service journalism and community engagement.The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, service-oriented, and comfortable working collaboratively across departments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Transactional Accounting

• Process and maintain accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval tracking, and payment processing.
• Prepare and record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, investment accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Process cash receipts and ensure accurate recording of all revenue transactions.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.
• Monitor and reconcile prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and other general ledger accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules for management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Support annual audit activities and preparation of audit workpapers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and nonprofit accounting standards.

• Administer membership and donor database transactions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of contributions and membership activity.
• Reconcile membership revenue between fundraising systems and the general ledger.
• Process membership receipts, recurring gifts, pledge payments, and donor adjustments.
• Collaborate with Development and Membership teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data accuracy.
• Assist in preparing membership revenue reports and analytics.
• Support monthly reconciliation of donor and membership records to accounting records.
• Maintain documentation related to membership revenue and donor transactions.
• Assist with audit requests related to membership and contributed revenue.

• Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other benefit plans.
• Coordinate employee enrollments, changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefit questions and vendor communications.
• Review and reconcile benefit invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions.
• Maintain employee benefits records and documentation in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with payroll and human resources to ensure benefit-related transactions are properly processed and recorded.
• Support compliance activities related to benefit plans and employee records.

• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare special reports and analyses as requested.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience;
  nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with membership or donor database systems is preferred.
• Experience administering employee benefit programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and related accounting transactions is a plus.

• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to WFAE's mission and public service values.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.

• Hybrid with weekly 16 hours of in-person and 24 hours of work-from-home.

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