Accountant
Cultural Survival
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per year
About the role
- Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry and record-keeping in compliance with GAAP.
- Manage payroll processing, including reviewing, approving, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
- Revise financial accounts, including bank statements and investment records, monthly.
- Handle grants and donations, ensuring proper tracking, allocation, and reporting.
- Responsible for funds disbursement to vendors and to field staff outside the USA.
- Managing cash receipts.
- Processing inter-account bank transfers.
- Ensuring compliance with credit card policies and reconciling charges.
- Maintaining adherence to CS’s Records and Record Retention Policy.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Assist with developing and monitoring the annual budget.
- Provide financial insights to support leadership and the Finance Committee's decision-making.
- Participate in financial planning and analysis to support strategic organizational goals.
- Facilitate the annual audit process and ensure compliance with tax filing requirements, including IRS Form 990.
- Develop and enforce internal controls to protect organizational assets.
- Periodically review vendor records to ensure compliance with policies.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
- Collaborate with HR to align payroll schedules and benefit deductions.
- Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, updates, and terminations in plans such as health and life insurance.
- Train and mentor staff on financial processes and tools.
- Represent the Finance department in cross-functional meetings and external audits.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
- CPA certification or equivalent is strongly preferred, particularly for responsibilities related to audits, compliance, and financial strategy development. However, it is not required.
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit organizations, including audits, grants compliance, and budgeting support.
- Proficiency in accounting software, with Sage Intacct as preferred.
- Fluency in English is required. Candidates who are proficient in Spanish are strongly preferred for this role. Fluency in an Indigenous language is also highly desirable.
- Lived experience in Indigenous communities or community-based financial work is also valued and may be considered in place of some traditional pathways.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for individuals, partners, and families).
- Generous leave policies: 15 vacation days, 14 holidays, 12 sick days, and 3 personal days annually.
- Paid family and parental leave (up to 6 weeks), with additional unpaid leave options.
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- 6% employer match for retirement contributions through ADP Retirement.
- Partial reimbursement for personal cell phone and home internet costs.
- Professional development opportunities, including training in grant management, financial compliance, and Spanish language courses.
- Participation in CS’s employee wellness program.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounting operationsaccounts payablepayroll processingfinancial reportingGAAP compliancebudgetingfinancial analysisinternal controlsdiscrepancy resolutionfinancial insights
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailstrategic thinkingtrainingcross-functional representation
Certifications
bachelor's degree in accountingbachelor's degree in financeCPA certification