Staff Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Assist in upholding the financial integrity and operational functions of CEF of Virginia.

• Maintain precise and current financial records in a centralized manner utilizing double-entry bookkeeping techniques.

• Oversee accounts payable, which includes monitoring expenses, processing invoices, and evaluating and executing reimbursements.

• Create financial statements and reports in compliance with GAAP standards.

• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.

• Utilize financial software to optimize bookkeeping processes and improve accuracy.

• Document investment income and ICS transfers.

• Execute transfers to and from the State Office’s and chapters’ bank accounts.

• Calculate quarterly billing for chapters.

• Provide assistance with payroll processing.

• Submit quarterly sales tax returns and aid in the preparation of Form 990 and VA-102 filings.

• Employ QuickBooks, including its budgeting module, for budget creation and reporting.

• Collect W9 forms and file them annually.

• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

• Report to the State Director and subsequently to the Controller once appointed.

• Operate independently in a remote work setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Agreement with CEF’s Statement of Faith and ministry vision.

• Strong background in accounting.

• High level of proficiency in QuickBooks or comparable financial software for bookkeeping responsibilities.

• Capability to independently close books and generate financial statements.

• Solid understanding of GAAP principles and nonprofit accounting concepts.

• Outstanding accuracy, organizational, and analytical abilities.

• Capacity to work remotely while ensuring confidentiality and dependability.

• Expertise in double-entry bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.

• Experience in managing accounts payable.

• Familiarity with GAAP standards and IRS compliance requirements for nonprofit organizations.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in nonprofit or fund accounting is preferred.

• Familiarity with ICS transfers or multi-entity accounting is preferred.

• 5–7 years of accounting experience.

• Preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone or nearby time zones for effective collaboration and timely financial reporting.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the US.

• Willingness to undergo a background check is required.

• Must maintain a dependable remote work environment that guarantees confidentiality and accuracy.

• Ability to affirm alignment with CEF’s Statement of Faith.

• Must provide a description of how Christian faith influences financial stewardship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible working hours.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Flexible work-from-home options.

• Fully remote position.

• Flexible scheduling within the needs of ministry operations.