- Salary
- $75k – $85k
- Location
- Remote
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Staff Accountant
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
Reporting To: Controller
Description
The Opportunity
The Staff Accountant plays a pivotal role within our Finance Department by providing accounting and record-keeping support. The primary role of this position is to apply accounting principles and standards related to complex transactions; prepare and analyze financial information accurately and with timeliness; and apply best practices, always seeking efficiencies and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all corporate bank accounts. Investigate and resolve reconciling items
- Record outgoing investment wires and corporate ACH disbursements in the general ledger.
- Update fixed asset schedules for additions and disposals, record depreciation expense, and reconcile fixed asset and accumulated depreciation accounts
- Prepare month-end journal entries for payroll, 401k, HSA, FSA and other employee benefits
- Code corporate credit card activity into the general ledger, and reconcile activity to monthly statement
- Prepare monthly reconciliation binder, roll forward reconciliation schedules, and maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations
- Download daily cash activity from banking website(s). Monitor and resolve ACH returns or wire rejections
- Facilitate outgoing electronic transfers, including investment wires, and corporate ACH disbursements
- Research questions or statuses of cash transactions and escalate to corporate bank representatives as needed
- Prepare internal bank transfers as needed, record transfers into accounting system
- Manage Positive Pay exception items, stop payments, voided checks, ACH exceptions, and wire trace requests
- Manage and organize the AP email inbox; collaborate with internal staff and external vendors as needed to acquire proper and complete approvals for payments
- Lead the weekly AP disbursement process, including coding and inputting complete and approved invoices into the accounting system
- Manage W-9/W-8BEN collection and bank detail updates and prepare new vendor setup requests for approval. Ensure vendor documents and files are organized, complete, and up to date
- Manage donor advised fund (DAF) contracts, payment schedules, and contract renewals
- Prepare AP Positive Pay files and upload to online banking site
- Prepare AP ACH payment batches and wire requests for review and approval
- Lead annual 1099 reporting process
- Respond to staff and vendor inquiries regarding AP invoices and disbursements
- Assist with interim and year-end audit schedule requests
- Assist with annual tax (Form 990, 990-T, and 1120) schedule requests
- Prepare requested analyses and forecasts to assist in the annual budget process
- Facilitate outgoing wires for grant disbursements
- Generate Positive Pay file from DAF administration system, upload via online banking
- Review and respond to staff and grantee inquiries regarding grant disbursements
- Document existing processes and procedures
- Identify internal control weaknesses, and propose and communicate remedial changes leading to effectiveness and efficiencies
- Identify automation opportunities
- Serve as back-up for receiving and routing physical mail and processing remote check deposits (location dependent)
- Perform additional responsibilities aligned with the scope of the role
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in accounting and bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working in a non-profit and/or investment organization strongly preferred
- Experience using Sage Intacct, or similar web-based accounting system required
- Experience using Expensify, Ramp, or similar web-based expense management application preferred
- Experience participating in systems integrations or other technology/process improvement projects a strong plus
- Demonstrated experience identifying and supporting process or systems improvements within an accounting or finance function preferred
- Strong Excel skills required; ability to interface with various technology systems such as Teams, Office 365, Asana, Box, and Claude Cowork experience preferred
- Highly attuned skills, attention to detail and professional demeanor
- Strong verbal and written communication a must
- Can-do spirit willing to do what's right and needed to get the job done
- Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvement, paired with sound accounting judgment
- Prudent and thoughtful in adopting new technology and AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency, with a willingness to learn as tools and systems evolve
- Flexibility and experience working in a virtual team environment
- Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands and deadlines
- Knowledge, passion for using investing as a means by which to engender social or environmental impact
Benefits and Perks
- Unique benefits, including virtual work stipend and contribution to employee’s own Donor Advised Fund
- Competitive total compensation, including discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, and generous time off plan
- Base salary ranges from $75,000 - $85,000 and is highly dependent on experience and location
- Comprehensive benefits package including full health and wellness coverage, professional development funding, and generous paid family and parental leave
- Opportunities for training and career development in a fast-paced, progressive organization Values-driven culture