Staff Accountant

Our vision is our name:
Liberty in North Korea.

We are a global movement of people working together to advance freedom for all North Koreans.

• Oversee regular bookkeeping activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, deposits, and payroll journal entries.
• Process external payments to vendors, third party contractors, and clients.
• Assist the development (fundraising) team by providing invoices for mid-tier and major gift donors.
• Work alongside the development team to log and track offline donations, such as checks and direct deposits.
• Prepare bi-monthly payroll journal entries.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, including bank accounts, payment processing accounts, credit card accounts, etc.
• Review and approve monthly expense reports submitted by staff members across both offices as to ensure accurate financial records.
• Answer questions and provide training support and report feedback to staff.
• Correct transactions and reports with errors.
• Set up prepaid schedules for long-term licenses and fixed assets.
• Maintain various accounting schedules (temp restricted net assets, prepaid/accrued expenses, assets/depreciation) and prepare/post corresponding journal entries.
• Provide preparation and fieldwork support for the annual external audit and assist with the submission of the Form 990.
• Conduct internal audits of financial activity and internal controls in order to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Finance and budget managers to develop, manage, and review organizational budgets on a quarterly basis
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for the executive leadership team and Board of Directors.
• Provide managers with ad-hoc financial support, such as off-cycle budget reports and expense breakdowns.
• Partake in a system of checks & balances with the Senior Director of Finance through the approval of reports, journal entries, and payments going out of the organization.
• Provide office administration and operations support as needed.

We recognize that a broad range of experiences can equip individuals with the skills and tools needed to succeed in this role. If you think you’re a good fit for this role but don’t check all the boxes below, we still want to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance, or business preferred)
• Experience working in nonprofit organizations
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Proficiency with Netsuite and Expensify (or similar softwares)
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Workspace, and advanced knowledge of Google Sheets
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Please note that you must be authorized to work in the US.

• You are a problem solver and strategic thinker. You take initiative to get things done. You face challenges head-on and are not afraid to do your own research or learn new skills to accomplish tasks.
• You’re passionate about accuracy. You understand that mistakes happen, so you take time to carefully review everything that lands on your desk. You always double check your work.
• You are passionate about innovation and automation. Your personal motto is to work smarter, not harder!
• You have a high degree of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. You understand that relationships are the job. You can empathize with coworkers while also enforcing policies and deadlines.
• Paid sabbatical every 5 years
• Retirement benefits (401k with company match)
• Life insurance
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• Winter break!
• Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
• Wellness support stipend($100/ month)
• Collaborative work culture with strong company values

This role is based at our headquarters in Long Beach at 115 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA.

We work on a hybrid schedule and come into the office once a week on Wednesdays.

The pay range for this role is:

73,500 - 81,700 USD per year (Hybrid (Long Beach, California, US))