Accountant

Idealist

The Accountant reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for supporting the CEO, Board Treasurer, and Finance Committee in finance and accounting functions including, but not limited to, accounts payable; accounts receivable; payroll accounting; bank, balance sheet, and donation reconciliations; financial reporting; annual budget creation; audit and 990 preparation and oversight; fiscal sponsorship implementation; and organizational policy updates. This position is 25 hours weekly and includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, and retirement benefits.

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable including vendor file maintenance, vouchering of invoices, entry of bills in QuickBooks online, generation of checks / digital bill pay, and preparation of 1099s.
• Oversee accounts receivable including tracking of pledges from funders, preparation of invoices, and entry of receipts in QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts, payroll liabilities, and donor database on a monthly basis.
• Maintain chart of accounts and general ledger including posting of payroll, intercompany transactions, and period-end journal entries.
• Create monthly financial reports and additional financial reports as needed.
• Coordinate and prepare organizational and project budgets.
• Oversee and support preparation of annual audits and federal tax returns.
• Prepare and file business tax returns.
• Track spending under conditional and restricted grants.
• Provide staff support for monthly Finance Committee meetings and, as needed, Board meetings.
• Maintain and follow system of internal controls.
• Update financial policies and related policies as needed.
• Assist with creation of vendor contracts and grantee agreements.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commitment to equity and improving educational outcomes for students impacted by historic and systemic oppression.
• 3-5 years of experience in all aspects of finance and accounting in a nonprofit setting.
• Proven success leading accounting and financial management for a small entity.
• Experience in Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, Excel) and QuickBooks online required.
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of affiliated organizations is essential.
• Experience with Salsa CRM, donor database, is a plus.