Job Title: Accountant
Employment Type: Benefited 40 hour
Salary: $24.04/hr. - $26.44/hr.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Recordkeeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Record all financial transactions, including revenue, expenses, and accounts payablc/receivable.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card staternents, and other financial accounts on a monthly basis.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, and monitor budget-to-actual variances
- Generate customized financial reports for internal stakeholders, board members, and external funders
Grant Accounting:
- Track grant income and expendinares, and maintain detailed records of grant-funded activities.
- Prepare grant budgets and financial reports for submission to funders, ensuring compliance with grant requirements
- Assist with grant proposal development by providing financial data and budget narratives.
Audit and Compliance:
- Support the annual audit process by providing documentation, schedules, and reconciliations as roquested by auditors.
- Ensure compliance with IRS regulations for tax-exempt organizations and other regulatory requirements.
- Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and regulations affecting nonprofit organizations.
Financial Analysis and Planning:
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for improvement.
- Assist with financial planning processes, including the development of multi-year financial projections and cash flow forecasts.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making by senior managetient and the board of directors
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices, including fund accounting and restricted fund management.
Proficiency in accounting software (eg., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct) and Microsoft Excel
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to maintain accurate records and mect deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Commitment to the mission and values of the nonprofit sector, with a desire to contribute to positive social impact
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) designation.
Experience with grant managernent software (eg, Foundant, Fluxx) and donor relationship management systems (eg. Salesforce). Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, including donor cultivation and stewardship strategies. CFR
EEO Statement: CWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and he their authentic self to thetve in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically axxociated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability gmetic predisposition or carrier states, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration statha or any other factor prohibited by law.)
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