Staff Accountant

Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values - Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community.

• Collaborate with the Development team and senior accounting leadership to record incoming pledges and contributions, verifying that all gift data reconciles to Development’s records and reflects accurately within the general ledger

• Partner with the Accounting team to process earned income cash receipts while reconciling figures against various earned income systems to maintain reporting integrity

• Records other transactions as needed to maintain an accurate General Ledger

• Assists with the preparation of the annual financial statement audit and IRS Form 990 and related schedules

• Serves as the primary backup for key Accounting roles, maintaining operational continuity and contributing to the successful completion of collective departmental milestones

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by Finance and Accounting leadership

• Cash receipts for both development and earned income revenue streams are recorded daily in the ERP NetSuite system

• Reconciliation of cash to bank accounts and general ledger is completed weekly; with month end close tasks prepared by the 8th business day after month end

• Transactions are recorded timely and in compliance with GAAP and Foundation policies

• 2-3 years of accounting experience; not-for-profit accounting experience a plus 

• Must have excellent math skills and attention to detail 

• Commitment to continuous learning in specialized accounting areas to effectively support the Foundation’s mission and enhance its operational impact

• Strong track record of using time and resources effectively to achieve goals and balancing independent problem-solving with the judgment to know when to escalate prepared issues to the team

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively with all departments 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising quality

• Comfortable utilizing emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other automation software, to enhance productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives

The salary range for this role is between $59,755  and $74,670. 

This position is primarily remote with occasional on-site days as needed.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.