Remote Senior Chapter Accounting Support Analyst

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Chapter Accounting Support Analyst and contribute to the fight for a healthy climate built on environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice. As a key member of the Chapter Finance team, you will assist in managing daily accounting operations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring data integrity. If you have a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, experience with technology, and excellent organizational skills, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Commitment to the organization’s values of equity, justice, and inclusion
• Thorough understanding of nonprofit accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Significant experience managing finance at non-profit organizations or political organizations along with proven experience using technology to improve financial management systems
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Significant experience with multi-segment reporting and related consolidations
• Adept at presenting complex financial information in a clear manner to various levels of financial literacy including senior management, staff members and others

Responsibilities

• Ensures that Chapter financial transactions and journal entries are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with organization policies, GAAP and governmental regulations
• Responsible for review and oversight of financial transactions and journal entries affecting Chapters on the National ledger
• Establishes and monitors internal controls at the Chapter level. Analyzes accounting functions to determine propriety and effectiveness. Recommends changes to accounting procedures and assists in development of new procedures
• Assists Deputy CFO in planning, organizing and overseeing annual audit of select Chapters and other internal audits as identified
• Responsible for monthly reconciliations including investments, fixed assets and leases
• Leads Chapter transition to NetSuite. Ensure appropriate controls are in place and correct beginning balances
• Leads year-end reporting and consolidation efforts for Chapters and Groups
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) by providing support and making recommendations to Chapter Finance personnel, other departments, chapters and other volunteer entities
• Maintains the general account ledger with the responsibility for handling a wide variety of funds or maintains subsidiary ledgers
• Ensures appropriate accounting treatment for all Chapter leases
• Assists in troubleshooting accounting-related errors on reports distributed to Chapters
• Maintains controls and performs balancing operations on a large number of accounting activities
• Anticipates needs, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations, develops procedures, and works with other departments on special projects with accounting or financial implications
• Trains and supports Chapters in creating balanced annual budgets
• Reviews and approves Chapter expenses, direct payments, and reimbursements through Concur and NetSuite. Corrects coding errors and ensures appropriate c3/c4 compliance
• Work closely with the Chapter Treasurer Assistance Support Team (CTAST) to provide training, support, and resources to volunteer Chapter and sub-entity treasurers. In collaboration with CTAST and Compliance, provides online and in person training courses to Chapter staff and volunteers responsible for financial accounting, reporting and budgeting
• Participates in special task forces, committees, and teams that relate to Chapter Finance and funding

Benefits

The Sierra Club offers a competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan