Accountant
Partners for Rural Impact
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Collaborate with the Controller and Senior Accounting Manager to complete monthly general ledger, adjusting entries, and closing processes, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Assist with the preparation of IRS Form 990 and other year-end financial reporting requirements.
- Prepare year-end audit workpapers in partnership with the Controller, external accounting firm, and Senior Accounting manager, and assist in appropriate areas relating to external audit and financial reporting.
- Enter approved journal entries into the general ledger.
- Verify accuracy of reconciliations of payroll benefits to billing statements and general ledger postings.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and tie transactions to the general ledger.
- Review occupational tax and other tax returns, and financial reports to identify potential inconsistencies or inaccuracies in the information and make recommendations for corrections.
- Oversee organizational purchasing card system to include card issuance, reviewing card limits, managing vendor relationship, and assessing purchasing card policies.
- Ensure invoices are paid accurately on a timely basis and in accordance with vendor terms.
- Monitor financial payment systems for expense reports, check requests and purchase orders.
- Coordinate and set up accounts payable and receivable processes to include researching and correcting technical issues related to financial systems and assessing, implementing, and administering software related to the position.
- Manage vendor W9 process; check required sites to confirm vendor is eligible for payment.
- Create and maintain policies and procedures related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly and year end closing, cash management, and financial reporting to ensure strong internal controls are established and maintained and make recommendations for improvement.
- Resolve all payments or billing issues with vendors and communicate timely, accurately with vendors to resolve questions related to invoicing.
- Complete annual tax reporting requirements for issuing end of year 1099s for vendors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or bachelor’s degree in relevant field with accounting certificate, required CPA highly desirable.
- At least 3 years of experience preparing for profit or nonprofit financial statements.
- At least 3 years of experience reviewing and submitting for profit or nonprofit tax returns.
- At least 3 years of experience reconciling organizational bank accounts to the general ledger.
- At least 2 years of experience performing the monthly general ledger closing process for a for profit or nonprofit organization.
- Valid driver’s license.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program.
- Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance and professional development for employees.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
general ledgerfinancial statementsIRS Form 990audit workpapersjournal entriesbank reconciliationsoccupational tax returnsaccounts payableaccounts receivabletax reporting
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsvendor managementrecommendation for improvementtimelinessaccuracyinternal controls
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Financeaccounting certificateCPA