Staff Accountant - Revenue & Receivables

Description

Since 1988, The Idaho Community Foundation has helped generous Idahoans strengthen the communities they call home—through philanthropy, by elevating nonprofit impact, and by connecting people and places across the state.

In 2024, we took a bold step forward by uniting with the Idaho Nonprofit Center—bringing together philanthropy and nonprofit excellence to better serve Idaho. Grounded in trust, collaboration, and a shared belief in what's possible, we're investing in solutions that help communities thrive. Our vision is simple:
Idaho is a place of possibility where everyone contributes to thriving communities. Join us—and let’s make more good possible.

The Staff Accountant performs a wide range of accounting and financial functions to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial activities and records. This position supports all various areas of accounting in accordance with organizational policies, internal controls and applicable accounting standards. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for Accounts Receivable and the reconciliation of various related ledgers and reports.

The role also supports day-to-day financial operations, monthly and year-end close processes, audit preparation and regulatory compliance and reporting.

• Record all revenues including gifts, grants, program services and events into the accounting and CRM databases ensuring accurate and appropriate coding.
• Support the tracking and reconciliation of donor and grant restrictions.
• Manage daily revenue receipts, including desktop deposits and monitoring electronic payments.
• Monitor, reconcile and maintain records for pledges, notes and other receivables.
• Partner with Development team to support timely gift acknowledgement and receipts.
• Partner with Impact team to support nonprofit program service invoices and reconciliations.

• Monitor daily cash balances and activity.
• Ensure timely deposits of checks using desktop deposit services.
• Reconcile investment accounts and investigate variance as needed.
• Process investment earning distributions to fund-holder accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies and internal controls.
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the foundation’s financial records.
• Maintain complete and organized accounting documentation and supporting records.
• Assist with the compilation of financial data and supporting schedules for Form 990
• Assist with the annual audit by preparing requested schedules, reports and supporting documentation.
• Provide fund-specific financial reporting and information requested by internal staff.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Vice President, Finance and Operations with special projects and other accounting related responsibilities as needed

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least three years of general accounting experience preferred.

** Combination of education including accounting coursework, and three to five years of

relevant experience will also be considered.

• Knowledge of accounting standards, regulations and financial reporting
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience in the nonprofit sector or with foundations preferred.
• Familiarity with integrated accounting and financial databases
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyst information and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the…