Accountant
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- impactassets.org
Description
Key Responsibilities
Cash Activity Monitoring and Recording
• Download daily cash activity from banking website(s) and communicate with Operations Team
• Facilitate outgoing electronic transfers, including investment wires, corporate and grant ACH disbursements
• Assist Controller with liquidity calculations; prepare internal bank transfers as needed; record transfers into accounting system
• Record Donor Advised Fund contributions, grant expense, investments, capital calls, repayments, and interest income into accounting system on a weekly basis
• Monitor Positive Pay exception items and follow up with Controller or Operations Team as needed
• Research questions or statuses of cash transactions and escalate to corporate bank representatives as needed
Accounts Payable and Expenses
• Responsible for managing and organizing the AP email inbox; collaborate with internal staff and external vendors as needed to acquire proper and complete approvals for payments
• Lead the weekly AP disbursement process, including coding and inputting complete and approved invoices into the accounting system.
• Ensure vendor documents and files are organized, complete, and up to date
• Prepare grants and AP Positive Pay files and upload to online banking site
• Record wire transfers and ACH batch payments in accounting system
• Communicate procedures for documents required for new vendors
• Lead annual 1099 reporting process
• Respond to staff and vendor inquiries regarding AP invoices and disbursements
Account Reconciliations, General Ledger Entries, and Closing Process
• Reconcile select general ledger accounts on a monthly basis, including but not limited to: cash accounts, fixed assets, prepaid and accrued expenses, and payroll-related accounts. Prepare adjusting journal entries as required.
• Review select general ledger accounts for reasonableness; investigate and determine fluctuations or variances
• Assist Controller in monthly and quarterly closing processes, preparing additional reconciliations or account analyses as needed
Audit, Tax, and Budget
• Prepare interim and year-end audit schedule requests
• Prepare annual Form 990 schedule requests
• Prepare requested analyses and forecasts to assist in the annual budget process
Other/Additional Responsibilities
• Serve as back-up for receiving and routing physical mail and processing remote check deposits (location dependent)
• Document existing processes and procedures
• Identify internal control weaknesses, and propose and communicate remedial changes leading to effectiveness and efficiencies
• Identify automation opportunities
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• Advanced coursework in finance or accounting; advanced degree a plus
• Three years’ accounting experience required, working in a similar function
• Experience working in a non-profit and/or investment organization strongly preferred
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
• Strong Excel skills required; ability to interface with various technology systems such as PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Office 365, Asana, and Box experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL, Sage Intacct, and/or Oracle NetSuite a plus
• Highly attuned skills, attention to detail and professional demeanor
• Strong verbal and written communication a must
• Can-do spirit willing to do what's right and needed to get the job done
• Flexibility and experience working in a virtual team environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands and deadlines
• Knowledge, passion for using investing as a means by which to engender social or environmental impact
ImpactAssets Perks & Benefits
• Opportunity for career development in a fast-paced, progressive organization