Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

The accountant is a key contributor to the work of the finance team in our efforts to ensure proper recording, categorizing, and maintenance of various financial transactions, with a focus on accuracy and completeness while complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The position serves as a key collaborator for the foundation’s monthly close, semi‑monthly payroll processing, annual audit and tax filings.

This role works closely with the team to implement and manage new processes and systems.

The position reports to the controller and is a member of the Finance and Operations team, led by the chief financial officer. This person will work closely with third‑parties and colleagues in different departments to gather relevant information for transaction processing, review, reporting and analysis.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts, with a focus on operating and grant expense related transactions
• Prepare operations and grant related schedules and journal entries as required, and conduct variance analyses for all ledger related accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Provide support for annual audit and tax filing requirements
• Provide support for workers comp audits, including details related to compensation, 941 filings, overtime, short term disability, bonuses, severance payments, tuition, and other non‑wage earnings, and 1099 compensation

• Ensure compliance with all internal and external payment policies and procedures
• Review agreements and invoices for accuracy and ensure required supporting documents are provided and accurate
• Onboard vendors and verify accuracy of vendor information, including 1099 and banking information. Ensure that new vendors have proper documentation, e.g., W‑9
• Prepare 1099 detail at year end and ensure required paperwork is filed with the IRS
• Process and approve travel and business expenses for staff, including expense reports, credit card transaction, and reimbursements
• Reconcile sub‑ledgers to general ledger for assigned accounts monthly

• Ensure compliance with all internal and external payroll policies and procedures
• Working with HR, update payroll as needed including new hires, separations, deductions, earnings and Group Term Life, and input overtime from non‑exempt timesheets as required
• Ensure employee deductions conform to employee elections and IRS limits, including 403(b) Retirement Plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, and transit
• Collaborate with HR on payroll and benefit related issues as needed to ensure accuracy of payroll

• Three to five years of relevant professional experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, in particular Excel
• Proficiency with enterprise‑level general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll processing systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with a commitment to confidentiality, maintaining privacy and security of information, and delivering high quality customer service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to work productively and collaboratively in a team structure
• Consistently demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to transparency and accountability

• CPA or master’s degree in accounting
• Public accounting experience

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Accounting and Non‑profit Organizations

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave