Staff Accountant

Job TitleStaff Accountant LocationUSA - Texas - Dallas - SIL International Linguistics Center Position TypePaid - Regular Job DescriptionOur nonprofit organization is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our mission-driven work through accurate financial management. This role includes maintaining general ledgers, preparing monthly reports, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with grant and donor requirements. The ideal candidate has experience with nonprofit accounting, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to transparency. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community impact. Position Name: Staff Accountant About Us: SIL International is a global faith-based nonprofit dedicated to developing language solutions around the world to expand possibilities for a better life, including Scripture translation, literacy, education, development, linguistic research, and language tools. We are eager for the day when all people enjoy equal access to education and resources for spiritual growth, no matter what language they speak or sign. Job Summary: We are seeking a detailed-oriented onsite* Staff Accountant to join our global finance team in Dallas, Texas. The Staff Accountant will be responsible to assist with various accounting tasks and reconciliations. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit work and looking to contribute their skills to a mission-driven organization. • Opportunity to work from home 2-3 days per week. Job Responsibilities: • Prepare journal entries, including month-end and year-end accruals, by maintaining records and reconciling accounts • Prepare a variety of reconciliations of bank, investment, and other asset and liability accounts • Research and correct account discrepancies • Support the month-end and year-end close • Prepare various year-end schedules for the annual audit • Assist in the completion of the annual filing of the IRS Form 990 and any other required government filing • Respond to questions or corrections from other departments • KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, preferably for nonprofit organizations • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems • Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data • Attention to detail • Analytical thinking Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration, but experience in the field will be considered • Experience in an accounting role using accounting software, preferably NetSuite. Paid Position Information: $55,000- $65,000 per year Weekly Hours40