Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and monthly close activities for the Foundation, its Affiliates, and Impact Investing.
• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, payroll, allocations, and affiliate transactions.
• Ensure payroll-related entries (e.g., FSA transfers, payroll expenses, deductions) are accurately recorded.
• Prepare weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring timely completion and resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare annual endowment payout calculations.
• Support accounting for affiliated entities, including recording transactions, billings, and collections while ensuring accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting materials and supporting schedules.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, assist with audit fieldwork, and support the annual audit and federal tax filings for the Foundation and its supporting organizations.
• Review monthly allocation entries and other recurring accounting processes.
• Prepare and record journal entries related to impact investing activities.
• Calculate and record management fees, interest income, and amortization of deferred fee revenue.
• Maintain schedules supporting investment activity and balances.
• Support the Fund Accountant with financial reporting, audit, tax, and regulatory compliance for impact investing.
• Participate in Impact Investing meetings to represent Finance and support issue resolution related to impact investing activity.
• Document and update accounting processes and procedures to support efficiency, internal controls, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with accounting, impact investing, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and data accuracy.
• Stay current on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support special initiatives and projects, including fee-related activities and stakeholder reporting.
• Provide backup support across accounting functions as needed.

Requirements

N/A

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of impact investing principles and practices.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of impact investing principles and practices.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$X per hour or $Y per year, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, standard business hours.