Staff Accountant

NFPA

Staff Accountant tracking accounting tasks and ensuring compliance at NFPA, a nonprofit focused on fire safety. Supporting financial functions and overseeing grants management with a focus on accuracy.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $62,200 - $88,845 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and post reconciling journal entries.
Reconcile transactions between financial systems and ensure accurate recordkeeping and document retention.
Manage and oversee grants programs and related contracts.
Ensure compliance with accounting and grants management best practices.
Prepare and issue grant reports timely in adherence to agency deadlines.
Support subsidiaries in any accounting and grants management capacity.
Support Accounts Payable function and Accounts Receivables teams.
Process deposits of checks and credit card receipts.
Prepare financial data sets and reports for management review.
Assist with annual audits.
Encourage adherence to standards and policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or other equivalent field of study
Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel
1-3 years of related experience
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
NetSuite experience is highly preferred
Analytical and intuitive to identify and resolve unusual transactions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Strong total rewards package

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledger reconciliationjournal entriesfinancial systems reconciliationgrants managementgrant reportingAccounts PayableAccounts Receivablefinancial data analysisannual auditsdocument retention

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in Finance