Staff Accountant (Revised)

At Spread the Word Nevada, we believe every child deserves the chance to discover the joy and power of reading. Since 2001, we've placed millions of books into the hands and homes of children across Nevada's underserved communities—inspiring a lifelong love of learning and brighter academic futures.

About This Role

Are you an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional looking for meaningful work? Spread the Word Nevada is seeking a Staff Accountant to become the financial backbone of our mission to inspire a love of reading and increase educational equity for underserved youth in Nevada. In this hands-on role, you'll manage the full accounting cycle for a lean, mission-driven nonprofit team. Your accurate, organized work will directly enable our programs to serve hundreds of youth each year through book donations and literacy initiatives. This is a chance to work at an organization where your financial management skills have a real, visible impact.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable (vendor payments, invoice entry, reconciliations)
• Manage Accounts Receivable (grant distributions, cash collections, follow-ups)
• Support payroll processing and monthly payroll reconciliations
• Prepare and verify bank reconciliations (credit card, operating, and grant accounts)
• Assist with month-end close and quarterly/annual reconciliation processes
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records
• Generate financial reports and support external audit activities
• Use Excel to organize, analyze, and track financial data
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation
• Support Director of Finance & Administration with special projects and analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience (AP/AR, reconciliations, month-end close)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Abila, NetSuite, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under deadline pressure
• Ability to work full-time, on-site in Las Vegas, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Online (we'll train you if you have other accounting software experience)
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, process automation, reporting)
• Nonprofit accounting experience or willingness to learn nonprofit-specific practices
• Experience with audit support and compliance work

Skills

• Organized, methodical approach to work—you use systems (checklists, task lists, process documentation) to stay on top of deadlines and maintain quality
• Proficiency with Excel—you're comfortable building spreadsheets, using formulas, and creating reports to analyze financial data
• Commitment to accuracy—you understand that accounting errors ripple through an organization, and you're meticulous about verification and reconciliation
• Collaborative mindset—you work closely with leadership, communicate proactively about issues, and contribute to a supportive team environment
• Growth orientation—you're willing to learn new accounting software, deepen your nonprofit knowledge, and take on new responsibilities as the organization grows
• Mission alignment—you care about the work we do and understand how your role supports our mission to increase educational equity for underserved youth

Pay

Competitive salary: $52,000–$58,000 per year (depending on experience)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Volunteer Life Insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Join Spread The Word Nevada?

• Make a Real Impact: Your work directly enables programs that serve hundreds of youth annually through book donations and literacy support. Since 2001, we've placed millions of books into the hands of Nevada's children—and your role keeps that mission running.
• Mission-Driven Team: Work with professionals who care deeply about educational equity and creating opportunity for underserved communities.
• Supportive Leadership: Join a collaborative nonprofit where your contributions are valued and your professional growth matters.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package including health/dental/vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and volunteer life insurance.
• Growth Opportunity: As a lean team, you'll have exposure to diverse accounting functions and opportunities to deepen your expertise in nonprofit accounting and Excel-based financial analysis.
• We Train You: We'll teach you QuickBooks Online, nonprofit-specific accounting practices, grant management, and payroll processing.
• Local Community: Based in Las Vegas with a team invested in strengthening our local nonprofit ecosystem.