NextGen America
Senior Accountant
NextGen America is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to be an integral part of the Accounting team. This role will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, including managing the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, credit card statements and cash flow. A strong candidate will have a high attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and strong customer service skills to support our program teams to carry out the mission of the organization.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America's future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization in theory and in practice and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
This role will report to the Accounting Director and Controller. This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply. FLSA Classification : Exempt. Remote Position : Yes. Union Position : No. Travel Requirements : Less than 10%.
What You'll Achieve
Responsible for day-to-day management of the general ledger including reconciliations, entering journal entries, and ensuring proper revenue recognition
Drive the month-end close process, including cash and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounting schedules are accurate and adjusting journal entries
Supporting monthly intercompany allocations process
Support year-end processes, including tax and 1099 filings
Support annual audits including financial, 401k and workers comp audits
Oversee semi-monthly payroll processing
Monitoring of account payable systems and ensuring items are processed in timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures
Assist with training supporting staff
Review and process invoices and reimbursement requests
Review credit card transactions and manage receipt collections
Collaborate with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and / or maintaining programs and reporting expenditures
Provide support in explaining policy and procedures to staff
Provide support in financial reporting
Perform other duties as assigned
About You
Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting and applicable federal and state laws
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Sage Intacct experience preferred
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
Background in or knowledge of finance and accounting
Strong analytical skills and some experience in financial modeling
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast paced environment
Willingness to work long hours, when necessary
Ability to adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality
Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting
Compensation Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.
Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization's mission.
Medical, dental and vision insurance : 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we'll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organization-wide holidays
Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self
About NextGen America NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-29 year olds the largest and most diverse generation in American history into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.5 million young voters and educated many millions more.
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The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America's future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization in theory and in practice and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
This role will report to the Accounting Director and Controller. This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply. FLSA Classification : Exempt. Remote Position : Yes. Union Position : No. Travel Requirements : Less than 10%.
What You'll Achieve
Responsible for day-to-day management of the general ledger including reconciliations, entering journal entries, and ensuring proper revenue recognition
Drive the month-end close process, including cash and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounting schedules are accurate and adjusting journal entries
Supporting monthly intercompany allocations process
Support year-end processes, including tax and 1099 filings
Support annual audits including financial, 401k and workers comp audits
Oversee semi-monthly payroll processing
Monitoring of account payable systems and ensuring items are processed in timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures
Assist with training supporting staff
Review and process invoices and reimbursement requests
Review credit card transactions and manage receipt collections
Collaborate with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and / or maintaining programs and reporting expenditures
Provide support in explaining policy and procedures to staff
Provide support in financial reporting
Perform other duties as assigned
About You
Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting and applicable federal and state laws
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Sage Intacct experience preferred
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
Background in or knowledge of finance and accounting
Strong analytical skills and some experience in financial modeling
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast paced environment
Willingness to work long hours, when necessary
Ability to adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality
Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting
Compensation Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.
Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization's mission.
Medical, dental and vision insurance : 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we'll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organization-wide holidays
Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self
About NextGen America NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-29 year olds the largest and most diverse generation in American history into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.5 million young voters and educated many millions more.
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