Nonprofit Accountant

# Nonprofit Accountant Friends of Guest House Be an Early Applicant Full Time junior Alexandria, Virginia, USPosted Today##

Role Overview Friends of Guest House is hiring a entry-level Nonprofit Accountant. This is a full-time role in Alexandria. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to Include Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoring

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Job Description About the Organization Friends of Guest House ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a transitional program that supports women who are returning to the community after incarceration for non-violent offenses. Friends of Guest House provides a safe, caring, healing environment for women in recovery from trauma, addictions, challenged family systems, and mood disorders. We serve 30 women in our Residential Program at a time and each woman is invited to participate in the program for 6 months and spend another 6-9 months in our Aftercare Program with stepped down case management support.

The goal of the women in the program is to re-enter the community, reunite with their families, and address barriers to achieving their goals.

Women who complete the Residential to Aftercare Program continuum at Friends of Guest House have a recidivism rate of 15%. Come join a dedicated team and make a difference in a woman’s life each and every hour.

Job Description:

Part-Time Accountant

Position Title:

Accountant

Reports to:

Executive Director Employment Status:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours:

Approximately 15–20 hours per week Compensation: $35.00 per hour Position Summary The Accountant at Friends of Guest House will manage the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, timely reporting, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. This position supports the Executive Director and plays a vital role in the financial health and sustainability of the organization. The ideal candidate will bring nonprofit accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to the mission of reintegrating formerly incarcerated women into society.

Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Financial Recordkeeping
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Quick Books Online.
* Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoices and vendor payments.
* Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a monthly basis.
* Record and categorize all financial transactions in accordance with nonprofit fund accounting standards.
* Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.

Payroll Processing
* Process semi-monthly payroll in coordination with the Executive Director.
* Ensure accurate payroll tax withholding, deductions, and benefit contributions.
* Coordinate with payroll platform (Paycom) and maintain related records.

Financial Reporting
* Prepare monthly financial reports for the Executive Director, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
* Provide budget-to-actual reports by program and funding source.
* Support preparation of financial materials for board and Finance Committee meetings.

Grant & Contract Financial Compliance
* Track expenditures by grant and funding stream to ensure compliance with grant budgets and restrictions.
* Prepare reimbursement reports and financial documentation required under grant and contract agreements (including VADOC and other government contracts).
* Assist with preparation of financial schedules for funder reporting.

Audit & Tax Preparation Support
* Assist the Executive Director in preparing for the annual financial audit, including organizing supporting documentation and audit schedules.
* Support preparation and filing of the annual Form 990.
* Maintain organized financial files, both digital and physical, in accordance with recordkeeping policies.

Budgeting Support
* Assist the Executive Director in the…