Record and process all accounts payable including accounts payables, employee expense reimbursements, and corporate card expenses
Ensure that all internal controls are strictly adhered to
Prepare journal entries for the month-end close, record and process all invoicing/accounts receivable, prepare monthly reconciliations
Work with team members across the Foundation, especially on our Operations team
Develop and share deep knowledge of the Foundation’s expense policies to support colleagues with finance inquiries
Annually prepare 1099s for filing, assist in preparation of materials for annual audit and Form 990-PF, assist in policy updates and participate in implementation of cross-department workflows
Gain exposure to complex work, like payroll regulations across multiple states and accounting for investments
Gain experience process mapping, change management, and implementation of a new expense reporting tool

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with at least 3+ years of accounting experience
Experience with accounting for private foundations or non-profits and related tax requirements is valued
Bonus if you have 2+ years experience with accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct
Strong knowledge of GAAP and demonstrated ability to apply the principles to accounting transactions in a private foundation
Great habits around verifying data and take pride in your ability to catch a misplaced decimal point and other details
Genuine satisfaction from a perfectly balanced ledger and zero-error data
Customer service orientation, ability to balance taking initiative and being part of a team
Sharp critical thinking to transform everyday bottlenecks into streamlined, long-term operational wins
Ability to pivot between tasks when busy and maintain focus on priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong self-management, organization, and time-management skills needed to meet deadlines and stay productive while working remotely and across different time zones
Experienced using Zoom and Google Suite
Handle and manage confidential information with discretion and tact
Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and values of belonging & representation, mutual respect, and trust

Accountant

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