Part-time Non-profit Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Conduct monthly accounting for remote non-profit organizations.

• Execute reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts.

• Review and adjust balance sheet accounts to align with supporting schedules, which include prepaid expenses, vacation time, and fixed assets.

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

• Monitor grant expenses and modify temporarily restricted net asset balances accordingly.

• Examine transaction details, note coding modifications, and utilize this information to train clients.

• Generate monthly finance reports for staff and board members.

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

• Address client inquiries using the most effective communication methods available.

• Educate clients on proper QuickBooks Online utilization and best practices of the firm.

• Provide vacation coverage for team members as necessary.

• Proactively implement enhancements to both client and firm systems.

• Accurately report hours worked on a daily basis.

• Respond swiftly to questions and requests from colleagues and supervisors.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Availability for part-time work ranging from 10 to 30 hours per week.

• Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, web-based cloud tools, and Google Drive Applications.

• Basic understanding of GAAP is required.

• Familiarity with non-profit GAAP is preferred.

• Experience in executing monthly close accounting tasks.

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

• Capability to analyze financial statements.

• Previous accounting experience at a small- or mid-sized non-profit organization is preferred.

• Experience in teaching QuickBooks bookkeeping to individuals without accounting backgrounds is preferred.

• Ability to be patient and adaptable with clients and colleagues at varying levels of accounting comfort.

• Maintain a professional demeanor in all forms of communication.

• Exhibit a cooperative and balanced work approach.

• Must be able to communicate effectively via phone and email.

• Must be capable of working at a computer for extended durations.

• Local travel capability is preferred.

• Resume and cover letter must be submitted as a single document; applications lacking a cover letter will not be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Retirement plan/IRA with employer matching.

• Remote work opportunities.

• Monthly stipend for personal phone and computer usage.