Accounting Assistant

Position Summary

The Accounting Assistant supports the finance department by performing routine and assigned accounting tasks with accuracy and timeliness. This temporary remote position is expected to last up to 6 months and is compensated at an hourly rate of $23.51. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts (bank, credit card, cash, and prepaids), preparing journal entries, and supporting general ledger functions. The ideal candidate will have experience using Sage Intacct, a strong grasp of nonprofit accounting practices, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with routine and assigned bookkeeping and accounting tasks as directed.
• Performs reconciliations of bank accounts, cash, prepaids, credit cards and others.
• Performs collaboratively with and in support of other services offered by finance.
• Prepares journal entries as requested by accounts receivables and to make corrections as needed.
• Leverages accounting software and systems to effectively perform duties.
• Delivers with timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and effectively, to the highest ethical standards, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit entities and in accordance with the organization's mission, values, and universal standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive Sage Intacct experience or experience with other Sage products
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams or Zoom, and standard office equipment
• Promotes and adheres to the company's mission, vision, values, policies, and applicable laws in a fair and equitable manner
• Represents the organization in a professional manner to all customers, vendors, and internal personnel
• Successfully completes pre-employment background screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit and/or grant accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting theory and practices for nonprofits

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in a related area strongly preferred; any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work
• Minimum of two years of bookkeeping or closely related experience, including:
• Journal entries (debits and credits)
• Reconciliation of cash and credit card accounts
• Multiple bank reconciliations and cash recording
• Understanding of chart of accounts, trial balance, and balance sheet