Part-time Accountant – Non-profit

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct monthly accounting for non-profit organizations in a remote setting.

• Execute reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts.

• Assess and modify balance sheet accounts to align with supporting schedules, such as prepaid expenses, vacation time, and fixed assets.

• Distribute shared costs among program, administration, and fundraising functions for the statement of functional expenses.

• Monitor expenses related to received grants and update temporarily restricted net asset balances.

• Analyze transaction details, note coding modifications, and leverage these as training opportunities for clients.

• Generate monthly financial reports for staff and board members.

• Verify 990 returns and audited financial statements against client records.

• Address client inquiries using the most effective communication channels.

• Instruct clients on the proper use of QuickBooks Online and the firm's best practices.

• Take the initiative to enhance client and firm systems proactively.

• Provide coverage for colleagues during vacation periods as necessary.

• Report hours worked accurately on a daily basis.

• Respond to inquiries and requests from colleagues and supervisors.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, web-based cloud tools, and Google Drive Apps.

• Basic understanding of GAAP is required.

• Familiarity with non-profit GAAP is preferred.

• Experience in handling monthly close accounting tasks.

• Background in working with supporting schedules, including fixed assets and prepaid expenses.

• Capability to analyze financial statements.

• Preferred experience in accounting within a small- or mid-sized non-profit organization.

• Background in teaching QuickBooks bookkeeping to non-accountants is preferred.

• Patience and flexibility when interacting with clients and colleagues who have varying levels of comfort with accounting.

• Professional demeanor in all forms of communication.

• A cooperative and balanced work approach.

• Must be able to communicate via phone and email.

• Capability to work at a computer for extended periods is essential.

• Local travel availability is preferred.

• A resume and cover letter must be submitted as a single document.

• Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• PTO / Paid time off.

• Retirement plan / IRA with employer match.

• Option to work from home.

• Monthly stipend for personal phone and computer usage.