Staff Accountant

About Lead For America

Lead For America (LFA) is dedicated to providing place-based service opportunities to local individuals to help mission-driven organizations advance solutions that are informed by place and responsive to community. The American Connection Corps (ACC), launched by LFA in 2021, is an AmeriCorps service program focused on closing the digital divide in digitally disconnected communities. Supported by a broad coalition of partners including AmeriCorps and major corporations, ACC has members serving in 30+ states across the country.

LFA is a growing, nationally distributed organization that manages multiple programs, funding sources, grants, and operational partnerships. The Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring that LFA's financial systems, records, and processes are accurate, timely, compliant, and supportive of organizational decision-making.

Department Context

The Finance team provides the financial infrastructure that enables Lead For America to advance its mission responsibly and sustainably. The team oversees accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, grants and contracts, compliance, payroll and benefits administration, and other financial operations.

The Staff Accountant is an important member of this team, supporting the day-to-day accounting functions that keep LFA's financial records accurate and current. This role works across the organization to ensure that transactions are properly documented, expenses are appropriately coded and supported, and financial information is maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), LFA policies, grant requirements, and audit standards.

Role Expectations

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and supports the routine accounting operations of Lead For America. This role is responsible for accurate and timely transaction processing, reconciliations, expense management, financial documentation, and other accounting activities that support the monthly close and broader Finance function.

The Staff Accountant is expected to:
- Maintain accurate and timely financial records and documentation
- Execute routine accounting processes with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Support the Controller in maintaining a timely and effective monthly close process
- Apply LFA financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls consistently
- Collaborate effectively with staff across Programs, Development, Operations, Community Partnerships & Talent, and other departments
- Protect the confidentiality and integrity of financial information
- Identify discrepancies, missing information, and process gaps and work proactively to resolve them

What You'll Do
1. Accounting Operations & Financial Transactions — 40%
- Record and maintain day-to-day financial transactions in LFA's accounting and financial systems.
- Review and accurately code financial transactions to the appropriate accounts, programs, departments, grants, and funding sources.
- Process and maintain accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, bills, and supporting documentation.
- Support accounts receivable activities, including recording receipts and maintaining appropriate documentation for incoming funds.
- Update financial systems and internal Finance communication channels with relevant banking and financial activity.
- Ensure financial transactions include appropriate supporting documentation and comply with LFA policies and procedures.
- Review W-9s and maintain vendor documentation to support 1099 reporting and other compliance requirements.
- Support the administration and accuracy of employee expense and reimbursement processes, including reviewing expense reports for appropriate coding, documentation, and policy compliance.
- Provide timely support to staff regarding expense submissions, corrections, missing documentation, and other routine Finance questions.
- Assist with credit card and purchasing processes,