Staff Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Ensure precise and timely financial records and documentation are maintained.

• Carry out standard accounting procedures and record daily financial transactions.

• Assess and categorize transactions to the correct accounts, programs, departments, grants, and funding sources.

• Handle accounts payable transactions and assist with accounts receivable tasks.

• Manage employee expense claims and reimbursement procedures.

• Aid in credit card and purchasing activities.

• Prepare reconciliations for banks, credit cards, and other accounts.

• Examine and resolve discrepancies in reconciliations.

• Contribute to the monthly and year-end closing processes.

• Create balance sheet schedules and assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other accounting entries.

• Assist in internal financial reports and analyses.

• Keep audit-ready records and documentation.

• Monitor and document financial activities and expenses related to grants.

• Facilitate grant reporting, audits, tax preparation, and compliance activities.

• Maintain Finance documentation, vendor, and banking records.

• Help in documenting and enhancing Finance processes, procedures, and internal controls.

• Collaborate with various departments across Lead For America and support organizational initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

• Over 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or a related discipline.

• Familiarity with general ledger accounting and standard accounting processes.

• Proven experience in bank and/or account reconciliations.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, capable of managing recurring deadlines and competing priorities.

• Proficiency in spreadsheets, especially Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

• Capability to learn and effectively utilize accounting, expense management, and other financial systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and clearly communicate financial processes to non-finance colleagues.

• Skill in identifying discrepancies, investigating issues, and ensuring resolution.

• Commitment to the mission of Lead For America and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

• Experience in a nonprofit or 501(c)(3) organization.

• Background in grant-funded organizations and/or fund accounting.

• Experience with nonprofit accounting and restricted funding.

• Familiarity with supporting an annual financial audit.

• Experience with accounting platforms.

• Familiarity with an expense management system.

• Understanding of AmeriCorps, government grants, or other federally funded programs.

• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards.

• Experience in documenting or enhancing accounting processes and internal controls.

🏝️ Benefits

• Partially employer-covered healthcare premiums.

• 401(k) matching.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Technology stipend.

• Home office stipend.

• Salary may increase over time based on demonstrated performance, enhanced experience and responsibilities, inflation, and organizational growth.