The Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial management of the organization and ensuring that the financial reporting complies with legal requirements and best practices in the nonprofit sector.
Requirements
- Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofits and IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Manage restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of grants and donor contributions.
- Process payroll and ensure the accurate calculation and disbursement of salaries, taxes, and benefits for all employees.
- Maintain records related to payroll and employee benefits, ensuring compliance with tax and labor laws.
- Work closely with the development team to ensure donor contributions are recorded and tracked properly within the financial system.
- Reconcile donations between the donor database and accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
- Complete month-end reconciliations for bank and investment accounts.
- Supply financial data for lobbying registrations and filings as required by regulations.
- Provide timely financial reports and respond to ad-hoc financial information requests.
- Assist in the annual budgeting process, working with various departments to ensure accurate financial projections.
- Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, lead and implement special projects including risk management initiatives and best practices implementation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement
- Generous paid time off policies
