We are excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as Accountant [CALIFORNIA, US BASED - 100% REMOTE]
The Accountant provides support to the Controller and the team at Firelight in accounting and grants management operations.
Key responsibilities for the Accountant include:
- Financial Management
- Accounting including Grants Accounting
- Audit & Tax
At Firelight we are committed to the values of integrity, respect, humility, learning, accountability, equity and inclusion, collaboration, care, and solidarity and justice.
If you have 3 - 5 years’ experience supporting full cycle GL for non-profit and at least 3 years’ experience in restricted and unrestricted grant accounting, financial reporting for grants, preparing annual budgets, and forecasting revenue, we encourage you to apply.
Financial Management
Support the Controller and program team with the annual budgeting and planning
process -
- collate all budget input data
- prepare and revise budget reports as appropriate
Monthly / Quarterly closing and reporting, including -
- monthly bank and investment account reconciliations
- support the Controller in preparing the quarterly financial statements and board
presentations
Accounting
Cash Receipts -
- receive and deposit checks
- custody of the digital check machine
- update of deposit reports
- accounting for donations & other cash receipts
Accounts Receivable -
- record transactions from source documents - customer invoices, grant awards
and contracts, credit card donations, and cash receipts
Accounts Payable -
- maintain inbox and process accounts payable
- prepare and oversee all contract payments, and all non-contract payments
- review and process expense reports
Payroll -
- Process bi-weekly payroll
- Process SIMPLE IRA and other benefit plan contributions
- Review quarterly payroll reports
Audit & Tax
Support the Controller with all annual audit and Form 990 preparation processes
With support from the Grants Officer, provides grant-related documents for annual external audit and responds to auditors’ questions about documentation and internal grantmaking processes
Other
Collect and distribute incoming physical mail and packages
Required
- Ability to work in and enthusiasm for a 100% remote work team and environment
- University degree or relevant work experience
- 3 - 5 years’ experience supporting full cycle GL processes for non-profit
- At least 3 years’ experience in restricted and unrestricted grant accounting, financial reporting for grants, preparing annual budgets, and forecasting revenue
- Hands-on management experience in month-end closing, annual audits and working closely with program managers for grant distribution
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate effectively to potential grantees and other team members
- Strong computer skills, including proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite and other Accounting programs, experience with database and Internet applications
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow through to effectively manage work and meet multiple tight deadlines
Desired
- Experience with nonprofit accounting
- Lived experience with some of the key issues facing children and youth in East & Southern Africa
- Professional experience working as part of or with a community-based organization in East & Southern Africa
- May be required to travel to East & Southern Africa to meet with Firelight staff, consultants and grantee partners
Starting compensation will range from $57,000 to $67,000.
Firelight also offers attractive benefits - https://firelightfoundation.box.com/s/1luhgb4lhc86e854wdb3jkn3vle9o2xg
You will be required to submit your resume, cover letter and answer three short screening questions.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Our first round of interviews will focus on applications received by 31 March 2023.
Please click here to find a full job description along with details on how to apply - https://firelightfoundation.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=11&source=fire...
Please know this role is California, USA based but is 100% remote. Applicants must have legal ability to live and work in the United States.