Staff Accountant

Texas 2036 is a nonprofit public policy organization building long‑term, data‑driven strategies to improve the lives and opportunities of all Texans. We are a dynamic, rapidly growing organization seeking energetic individuals passionate about identifying and developing data‑driven, pragmatic solutions to address the critical issues that matter most to all Texans.

The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s financial operations with primary responsibility for expenditure processing and monthly balance sheet reconciliations. This role manages accounts payable, employee reimbursements, vendor administration, and related accounting activities while supporting close, audit, compliance and other financial reporting needs. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will work closely with other members of the finance team to maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports and ensure compliance with internal controls.

This role is well suited for a detail‑oriented accountant who has built a foundation through hands‑on accounting experience and is ready to take increasing ownership of close, reconciliation, compliance and reporting responsibilities over time. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities while contributing to the organization’s financial stability and reporting accuracy.

Month‑End, Quarter‑End and Year‑End Close

• Own assigned components of the monthly close, including accounts receivable tracking and reconciliation, preparing journal entries (accruals, prepaids, deferrals, allocations, reclassifications), meeting established close deadlines
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations with complete supporting documentation, ensuring accounts are accurate and reconciling items are resolved timely
• Maintain the general ledger, investigating unusual activity and preparing recurring close schedules (e.g., fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, revenue, accounts receivable)
• Support quarterly and year‑end close, including preparing schedules, work papers, and financial statement support for internal review and external audit
• Research and resolve discrepancies and technical accounting questions, escalating complex matters as appropriate
• Provide support on more complex accounting areas and close deliverables as proficiency grows, with opportunities to take on increasing ownership over time

Accounts Payable, Disbursements and Vendor Management

• Process accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, policy compliance and timely payment
• Manage vendor administration, including vendor files, W‑9 collection, payment inquiries and year‑end 1099 reporting
• Support purchasing and contract administration, including routing agreements for approval, maintaining records; tracking key dates, payment terms, and budget alignment
• Monitor expenditure activity for appropriate coding, approvals and compliance with internal policies

Compliance, Controls and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable regulations and organizational policies; help strengthen internal controls and documentation
• Maintain supporting documentation for regulatory and nonprofit‑specific filings, including IRS Form 990 and lobbying expenditures
• Assist with budget tracking, variance analysis and other financial reporting requested by leadership

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate across departments to support financial operations, leverage technology to improve efficiency and accuracy, assist with in‑office and operations‑related needs; and complete other tasks as assigned
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to explore emerging tools, including AI and automation, to enhance accounting workflows, accuracy and efficiency

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred, exceptional early‑career candidates with strong internship or nonprofit accounting experience may also be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Working knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with nonprofit accounting is a plus
• Proficiency with accounting software and a track record of…