Opentechfund
The Staff Accountant provides support to the finance department by managing daily accounting tasks. By supporting the team and preparing financial statements and reporting, the Staff Accountant will contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department.
Responsibilities & Duties
Enters contract information and vendor invoices in Intacct, reviews bills for compliance with contract terms, and processes payments.
Prepares monthly bank, credit card and other reconciliations.
Prepares monthly journal entries and assists with year-end adjusting and closing entries.
Prepares standard and ad-hoc financial reports/statements for internal and external audiences.
Assists with reviewing expenses, payroll records, and other financial transactions as assigned.
Maintains and updates vendor records and financial data to ensure accuracy and timely availability of information when needed.
Supports external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
Assists with other accounting projects as needed.
Qualifications
Alignment to the Mission and Culture at OTF.
Passion for social change with knowledge of philanthropy, and interest in the field of human rights and Internet freedom, including nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurship, racial and gender equity, civic engagement, etc.
Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and/or a sense of humor.
Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
Action-orientated and entrepreneurial self-starter who can work well independently and in teams.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. Two or more years of related experience, preferably in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment. Experience, related skills and knowledge
Strong foundational understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits. Knowledge of financial statements and how the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows interrelate. A proactive self-starter who independently manages a full workload by anticipating needs, taking ownership of tasks, and prioritizing efficiently. Technologically adept, with proven experience in ERP and bookkeeping software like Intacct. Ability to communicate financial ideas and concepts efficiently and quickly to leadership and non-financial personnel. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLookup/HLookup and other key functions. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Emotional & Physical Demands It is the policy of OTF that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Furthermore, the policy of OTF is to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. It is OTF’s expectation that all staff will be able to perform the following functions or will notify OTF if they require a reasonable accommodation regarding these expectations: Must be able to perform job functions independently and work effectively either on own or as part of a team; Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization; Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace; Must be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office. Must be able to operate routine office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position to work on a computer for an average of 4-6 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance. Location Washington, DC, USA preferred, with flexibility for remote work as approved.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. Two or more years of related experience, preferably in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment. Experience, related skills and knowledge
Strong foundational understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits. Knowledge of financial statements and how the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows interrelate. A proactive self-starter who independently manages a full workload by anticipating needs, taking ownership of tasks, and prioritizing efficiently. Technologically adept, with proven experience in ERP and bookkeeping software like Intacct. Ability to communicate financial ideas and concepts efficiently and quickly to leadership and non-financial personnel. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLookup/HLookup and other key functions. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Emotional & Physical Demands It is the policy of OTF that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Furthermore, the policy of OTF is to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. It is OTF’s expectation that all staff will be able to perform the following functions or will notify OTF if they require a reasonable accommodation regarding these expectations: Must be able to perform job functions independently and work effectively either on own or as part of a team; Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization; Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace; Must be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office. Must be able to operate routine office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position to work on a computer for an average of 4-6 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance. Location Washington, DC, USA preferred, with flexibility for remote work as approved.
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