Accounting and Finance Specialist

Prospera is the leading non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their local business – which in turn strengthens our region’s economy and communities. Founded in 1985, Prospera has deep roots that connect us to the people and communities across SW Montana.

The Accounting and Finance Specialist works with the Senior Director of Finance and Lending, and the Prospera team, to provide support to both the accounting and lending operations s is an exciting opportunity for accountants also interested in the world of finance.

The accounting systems at Prospera are well-established and include a multi-class accounting system supporting multiple federal and state grant programs. This position supports accounting operations by ensuring our A/P and A/R functions are completed in a timely manner, and our bookkeeping system and records are accurate and up to date. This role will support and coordinate their work with the Senior Director of Finance and Lending and will provide a customer service function with staff, members, and vendors regarding transactions and payments.

This role will support two non-profit entities: a 501c4 and 501c3.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Prospera’s financing and lending operations. The Accounting and Finance Specialist will be the first line of communication for potential loan clients and existing loan clients. This position will play a supporting role in the lending analysis process and in determining eligibility.

• Enjoys playing a supportive role for important business operations that involve trusted financial duties and strong attention to detail.
• Brings a positive attitude for managing multiple responsibilities through to timely completion.
• Organized and demonstrates time-management skills focusing on weekly and monthly responsibilities.
• Customer service oriented supporting Prospera staff and clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, finance experience is a plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of business financial statements.
• Proficiency with Quick Books desktop and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient financial and business operations.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Provide consistent and regular workflow to assist in timely monthly close of our financial statements.
• Accounts Receivable:
  Set up members, monthly membership billing, prepare weekly reports, prepare invoices, receive electronic payments through multiple systems.
• Accounts Payable:
  Set up vendors, collection of W9s, bill entry, and weekly preparation of checks for payment.
• Accurately reconcile assigned bank accounts and file records per accounting and audit standards.
• Manage and record staff credit card transactions.
• Provide monthly financial program reports, as delegated, to ensure information is shared on a timely basis.
• Enter loan payments and create billing.
• Weekly bank deposits.
• Monthly closing entries as assigned.

• Monthly reconciliation of multiple databases to Quick Books including the membership CRM (Little Green Light), business training CRM (Neoserra), and our loan fund software (Down Home Solutions).
• Assist as needed with quarterly preparation of expense reports for grant funding and claims.
• As directed, provide documents, records and files for our annual independent audit and the periodic audit of…