murmuration

Accountant

murmuration

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $87,076 per year

About the role

  • Process accounts payable transactions accurately and timely, including invoice intake, coding, and obtaining approvals from appropriate parties; prepare payments for review and execution;
  • Manage Murmuration’s virtual card program, including vendor setup, reconciliation, and issue resolution;
  • Manage staff reimbursement and expense approvals;
  • Prepare and issue customer and partner billings; track receivables and follow up as needed to ensure timely collection;
  • Review and confirm sales and use tax calculations and filings prepared through Murmuration’s sales tax engine; maintain supporting documentation and schedules;
  • Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies;
  • Support month-end close processes by preparing journal entries, maintaining close schedules, and ensuring timely completion of assigned close tasks;
  • Maintain organized and auditable financial records in accordance with internal controls and nonprofit accounting standards;
  • Assist with preparation of schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings, and other external reviews for both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities;
  • Respond to audit, tax, and internal inquiries by gathering data, preparing analyses, and providing clear explanations;
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and workflows, and support implementation of improvements;
  • Collaborate effectively in a remote, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;
  • 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on responsibility for accounts payable and general ledger activities;
  • Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing reconciliations and journal entries;
  • Experience supporting audits and/or tax filings through the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation;
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines;
  • Comfort working in a remote environment;
  • Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel or Google Sheets.
Benefits
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members;
  • Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match;
  • A flexible unlimited PTO plan;
  • Generous paid parental leave;
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits;
  • A company laptop;
  • A flexible remote work environment;
  • A home office setup stipend for all new employees;
  • Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses;
  • A yearly professional development fund;
  • Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help;
  • Yearly in-person staff retreats;
  • A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableinvoice codingvendor reconciliationexpense approvalssales tax calculationsbank reconciliationsjournal entriesfinancial record maintenanceaudit preparationaccounting process improvement
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillstime managementcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance