Staff Accountant

The role

The Staff Accountant performs recurring accounting activities to support financial operations. This role prepares and analyzes financial information, completes reconciliations, and supports the monthly close process.

What you will do

• Process accounts payable invoices, expense reports, and payment requests
• Review invoices and documentation for completeness and compliance
• Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor set-up
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable
• Maintain organized financial records
• Prepare recurring journal entries and supporting schedules
• Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with audits and other financial reviews
• Support ongoing finance operations and process improvement efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience
• Two (2) years of relevant accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or finance experience
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in transactional and financial work
• Demonstrated organization skills and ability to independently manage recurring responsibilities and maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or financial systems
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify, research, and resolve routine accounting discrepancies

Nice to have

• Committed to NFF’s values, mission, and approach to community impact
• Understand CDFIs and their role in nonprofit financing
• Work independently and effectively in a remote environment
• Collaborate with a dynamic and mission-driven team
• Demonstrate a learning orientation and commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Thrive in a fast-paced, changing, and at times ambiguous context
• Leverage online collaboration tools, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Up to twenty (20) paid holidays/business closure days
• Three (3) floating holidays
• Flexible time off
• Group medical insurance with a funded health reimbursement account
• Dental and vision plans
• Life insurance and disability plans
• Retirement plan with a 4% non-elective employer contribution and up to 2% match contribution
• A work from home fund
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter costs

Before you apply

• NFF is no longer screening newly submitted applications
• NFF does not employ individuals based outside of the United States

About the company

Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is a nonprofit lender, consultant, and advocate. Since 1980, they have helped organizations access money and resources to build community wealth and well-being.