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The Accounting Assistant provides essential day-to-day support to the finance function, ensuring accurate financial records and timely processing of transactions. This role requires an understanding of basic accounting processes, proactive problem-solving, and strong excel skills. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in gaining experience in nonprofit accounting.
Job Responsibility:
Process vendor invoices, partner and employee reimbursements, and credit card transactions
Prepare payments in accordance with internal controls
Record incoming donations and revenue
Assist with accounts receivable tracking
Prepare compliance and funder documentation
Enter journal entries under supervision
Assist with monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
Maintain accurate and organized funder expense documentation, financial records, and files
Support month-end close activities as assigned
Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations
Help ensure compliance with organizational policies and basic nonprofit accounting standards
Prepare documentation for audits, funders, and internal reviews
Respond to routine finance-related inquiries from staff
Assist with process improvements and documentation
Provide general support to the finance team as needed
Requirements:
Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
1–3 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or finance support experience
Basic understanding of accounting principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Blackbaud, or similar)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Nice to have:
Experience working in a nonprofit organization
Familiarity with fund accounting or restricted funds
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (in progress or completed)