Accountant

Okcnp; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accountant to support its mission of providing legal assistance to low-income Native residents. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a $2M budget, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the community and thrive in an environment that values autonomy and innovation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Sick Leave

Vacation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance experience, including nonprofit accounting.
• Experience with fund accounting and compliance for complex nonprofits.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial matters, including payroll and cash flow planning.
• Develop and monitor budgets and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Nonprofit Accounting

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Audit Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Position Announcement:

Accountant

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) is looking for an accounting professional who wants to bring their skills to support an organization that provides free legal help to low-income Native residents of Oklahoma.We use legal support to change the lives of people in need every year, who are members of tribes located across our state.

The accountant is responsible for all financial matters for the organization, and reports to and works closely with the Executive Director to manage an annual non-profit budget of approximately $2M. The accountant must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.

Compensation:

Salary range is commensurate on experience with benefits including health insurance (with dental and vision benefits), sick leave and vacation.

Responsibilities:

Finance

Responsible for cash flow planning and projection, working with the Executive Director to ensure availability of funds as needed.
Responsible for all OILS finances, including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, cash management, and reporting.
Responsible for financing strategies and activities.

Planning and Policy

Develop and monitor organizational and specific project budgets.

Develop short-term and long-term financial plans and projections.

Remain up to date on nonprofit accounting best practices, and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations, and funder requirements relating to financial management and cost accounting.

Accounting and Administration

Properly maintain all non-profit accounting systems and functions, including a compliant fund accounting system.

Monitor, maintain and improve internal controls and financial procedures to ensure a high level of security and compliance.

Provide timely, accurate, and useful financial and management reporting for management, funders and the OILS Board of Directors.

With the Executive Director, prepare an annual budget for Board approval, and prepare updates as needed.

Prepare and provide monthly and annual financial statements.

Maintain and/or supervise client trust accounts; prepare quarterly reconciliation of client trust fund to general ledger.

Coordinate and support the audit process with external auditors; ensure proper filing of tax returns.

Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

Qualifications

The accountant will be a seasoned and mature professional with preferably 5 years of broad finance experience, including experience with audit, gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership. The accountant will ideally have experience with fund accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting for a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources including government (federal and state) grants and contracts.

While a successful applicant may not have all these qualifications, our preferred qualifications include:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Certified public accountant.
• Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Office of Management & Budget Uniform Guidancefor Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200
• Experience managing finance and accounting software packages, specifically QuickBooks Online
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare, present and explain financial spreadsheets and information.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal skills and team skills.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
• Ability to independently solve problems and multi-task with minimal direction; ability to receive and implement direction as may be required.

Submit resume and references
by May 30, 2025, to:

Mail:
Soraya Tillison
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
4200 Perimeter Center Drive, Suite 222
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Email
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