Accountant
Position Summary
The Accountant supports the financial health and integrity of the nonprofit organization by managing day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment and can balance hands-on bookkeeping tasks with higher-level financial analysis. The Accountant reports directly to the CEO. This position is currently filled by a half-time (hourly) contractor position. Hybrid (remote/in-person) options will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Quickbooks accounting software, as well as Google sheets for tracking.
- Process accounts payable and receivable, and expense reports.
- Prepare and record journal entries, monthly closing activities, and account reconciliations.
- Manage payroll in coordination with PEO.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership and the board.
- Auxiliary in creating and monitoring the annual budget.
- Serve as support for grant reporting, including tracking restricted funds and preparing financial information for proposals and reports.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting best practices.
- Auxiliary in annual audit preparation and serve as liaison to auditors.
- Maintain documentation for IRS filings (e.g., Form 990) and state charitable registration requirements.
- Track and manage annual service plan renewals, invoicing, and overdue accounts receivable.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets.
- Recommend improvements to financial systems, workflows, and recordkeeping.
- Support the creation and enforcement of financial policies and procedures.
- Ensure staff vacation and sick leave are provided monthly to staff and their managers
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (nonprofit experience required).
- Familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting, including restricted/unrestricted funds.
- Proficiency with accounting software as well as Microsoft Excel, Google docs, etc.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a remote small-team environment.
Preferred
- Experience supporting grant budgets and reporting.
- Knowledge of payroll systems and HR compliance basics.
- Familiarity with annual audit processes.
- Certification (CPA, CMA, or similar) is desired, but not required.
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
- High ethical standards and discretion with confidential information.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative, flexible, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small nonprofit environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Currently filled by half-time time contractor position
Hybrid options will be considered.