Accountant

About the role

The Accountant supports the agency's accounting operations and provides backup coverage for key general accounting functions. This role manages tasks across the full accounting cycle, with primary responsibility for grant accounting, financial reporting, and cash receipts/accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on grant accounting, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close
• Ensure accurate and timely billing, cash receipts, and receivable tracking in accordance with grant and funding requirements
• Maintain organized documentation and independently review work to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with Finance leadership, program staff, and external partners to support audits and reporting needs
• Provide backup support across general accounting functions and assist with special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit, month-end close, and AR & Revenue reconciliation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data reconciliation
• Experience working with accounting or financial systems
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to independently cross-check work
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy

Qualifications

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• In-office role, five days per week
• Professional office environment with standard office equipment

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data reconciliation
• Experience working with accounting or financial systems
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to independently cross-check work
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$60,000 - $67,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time position (40 hours per week)

In-office role, five days per week