Junior Staff Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +29 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist the Finance and Accounting team in executing accounting tasks in line with GAAP and company standards.

• Process vendor invoices, confirm approvals and coding, while maintaining documentation and audit trails for federal award transactions.

• Prepare and execute electronic payments, ACH transfers, and check disbursements.

• Verify vendor documentation and maintain precise vendor records.

• Ensure vendor setup adheres to internal controls, procurement standards, and OMB Uniform Guidance.

• Record and reconcile incoming payments, grant reimbursements, donor contributions, and other receivables.

• Prepare and submit invoices to funding agencies and clients.

• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments or discrepancies.

• Process and record federal award drawdowns and reimbursements.

• Prepare journal entries, adjusting entries, and closing entries.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Conduct bank, credit card, and balance sheet general ledger reconciliations.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare and distribute annual Form 1099-NEC/MISC to vendors.

• Provide schedules and reconciliations to auditors and management.

• Assist with annual audits, single audits, and other financial reviews.

• Support the preparation of financial schedules, reports, and grant-related reconciliations.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, IRS, DOL, OMB, and other relevant state and federal regulations.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Internship experience or relevant coursework is advantageous.

• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.

• Capacity to take initiative and follow through with minimal supervision.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in various locations.

• Capability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in phone, email, and video conferencing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe software.

• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated home workspace.

• Personal commitment to the mission of American Rivers.

• Must have legal authorization to work as an employee in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance coverage.

• After one year of employment, a 3% employer contribution with 100% vesting upon participation.

• Four weeks of paid vacation.

• Eleven paid holidays.

• Three floating holidays.

• Sick leave provision.

• Focus Fridays with no internal meetings scheduled.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Home office stipend provided.

• Sabbatical leave available every seven years.

• Paid parental leave of six weeks after one year of service.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.