Remote Junior Accountant

Summary

Join our team as a Finance Manager and provide high-quality financial support to the organization, ensuring proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for day-to-day maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger accounts.

Requirements

• At least two years of accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience with accounting software and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Office and Google Suite)
• Ability to learn and adapt to cloud based and other accounting software and applications
• Experience with and interest in cultivating strong relationships and working closely with people to develop an understanding of the requirements of the users of the financial information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and active listening skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines with shifting priorities
• Superior organizational skills and exemplary attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting

Responsibilities

• Manages accounts payable in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures: works with outside vendors and consultants to obtain W9 and contract information, prepares and manages bills daily, and records necessary accounts payable transactions in QuickBooks
• Processes the organization’s credit card and reimbursement transactions in Divvy and assists employees with the approval and processing of payments. Provides technical assistance to all GIFFORDS entities
• Designs training sessions and trains new and existing employees on Finance-related systems, such as Divvy, ADP/timecards, and reimbursement requests
• Prepare assigned monthly/quarterly reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies
• Works closely with the Development team and outside accountants to record contributions received and produce monthly reports
• Works closely with the Operations team to improve document management systems and to develop and revise current procedure memos
• Supports annual audit and other ad hoc requests; coordinates with outside accountants to prepare tax filings, allocate costs, and other finance activities

Benefits

• Employer funded health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• 25 days of paid time off annually plus a paid week vacation between Christmas and New Year’s
• Ten paid federal holidays