Staff Accountant

NatureServe

Staff Accountant managing day-to-day accounting operations at NatureServe. Handling financial records, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting in a remote capacity.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle accounts payable, payroll processing, and financial reconciliations while ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles. Proficient in utilizing accounting systems like Deltek and Rippling to analyze financial data and improve accounting processes.

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Full-Cycle Accounts PayablePayroll ProcessingGAAP ComplianceDeltek Accounting SystemFinancial Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationGeneral Ledger MaintenanceBank ReconciliationExpense Report ProcessingFinancial Statement PreparationAnalytical SkillsAccounting Principles1099 ComplianceNonprofit Accounting PrinciplesExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsIndependence

Tools & Technologies

DeltekRipplingNetSuiteSAPERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingFinancial ComplianceExpense ReimbursementsCash Projection ReportsAudit Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts
Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
Review and process employee expense reports (TERs) and reimbursements in Deltek
Own full-cycle accounts payable including invoice review and coding, vendor communication, payment processing (ACH/wire/bill pay/vendor portals), and applying payments in Deltek
Manage daily bank transactions, perform GL vs. bank reconciliations, and prepare daily cash and AP projection reports for senior leadership
Review and approve GL coding in Rippling, perform credit card and expense reconciliations, and manage statement imports and matching
Process bi-weekly payroll in Deltek, reconcile against Rippling, resolve discrepancies between the two systems, manage payroll AP invoices, perform salary accrual reconciliation, and handle employee onboarding/offboarding updates
Analyze financial data and investigate variances
Maintain supporting documentation for all accounting transactions
Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal reports
Support audit requests and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Help improve accounting processes and support automation initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., Programs, HR, Operations, FP&A)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of accounting experience, including AP, payroll, and reconciliations.
Strong understanding of GAAP and basic accounting principles
Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Deltek, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP)
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and payroll systems (Rippling or similar payroll/HR platforms).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work independently in a fully remote environment.
Coursework or training in nonprofit accounting principles.
Familiarity with 1099 compliance and nonprofit revenue classification.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to stay connected and responsive in a remote work environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care coverage
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan with a 6% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued sick and vacation time
Floating holidays
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Additional benefits to support life and workplace well-being