Accountant, Fiscal Sponsorship

TSNE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Boston seeks an Accountant to manage accounts receivable and payable functions, ensuring accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, excellent multi-tasking and flexibility skills, along with proficiency in accounting software like Salesforce and Concur. Join us to support our mission of creating a more just and equitable society through financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Must be proficient in accounting software and tools.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices and post receivables in the accounting system.
• Audit and process invoice submissions and contracts.
• Provide operational support to accounting staff and FSO services.

Skills

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Knowledge of GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Concur

Job description

Overview

Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) (tsne.org) is working to build a more just, equitable society. We do this by providing capacity building services, consulting and training services, and operational support for hundreds of nonprofits, foundations, community-based groups, and others working for social change. We are partners and colleagues working collaboratively to support areas critical for organizations, including property management, leadership development and support, finance and accounting, human resources, and organizational development. We live by our values as an organization, and are committed to identifying, including, and valuing the unique skills, perspectives and knowledge of each member of our team.

• Justice - A just society is one in which all people have the dignity, resources, power, and self-determination to fully thrive. We seek to create a more just world in all of our work.
• Progress - We commit our resources, expertise, and energy to delivering high quality support and services that make movement toward a more just world possible.
• Impact - We work collaboratively with others to build the capacity and sustainability of organizations who work toward social good.

Responsibilities

This position is a member of the Accounting team that share responsibility for the receivable and payable functions in a dynamic, fast-paced team-based environment supporting a portfolio of Fiscally Sponsored Organizations (FSOs). The Accounting team is responsible for all accounting functions, handling related administrative tasks, and responding client inquiries. Our Accountants need to be flexible and skilled at multi-tasking to be successful with the varied and changing demands of the work and client needs. The Accountant is responsible for proactively researching and resolving accounting inconsistencies.

Essential Functions

Accounts Receivable – 50%

• Prepare invoices for review by FSO Executive Directors;
• Create new Customers in Salesforce;
• Submit invoices to customers for payment;
• Post invoices in accounting system according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations;
• Record cash receipts received on behalf of FSOs;
• Maintain reconciliation systems to ensure invoices are submitted in a timely fashion and coded correctly in the accounting system;
• Contact customers about outstanding receivable balances;
• Work with Accounting Manager to write off bad debt;
• Prepare journal entries related to AR transactions.

Accounts Payable – 40%

• Audit invoice submissions;
• Audit expense report submissions;
• Coordinate with Contracts department for contract amendments or issues;
• Review contracts and process contract execution payments;
• Manually enter payment request to Concur on behalf of limited FSOs as needed;
• Manually enter emergency payment requests;
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments;
• Respond to issues related to invoices and payments;
• Send reminder to FSOs for un-submitted invoices;
• Create new vendors including banking information for ACH payments as needed;
• Provide Concur Invoice training and assist with Concur related issues;
• Assist FSOs, GFMs, and GFAs with disbursement inquiries;
• Process monthly stipend payments via upload as needed;
• Prepare journal entries related to AP transactions;
• Prepare credit memos as needed.

Department Resource and Support – 5%

• Act as departmental resource on AR and AP processes;
• Act as departmental resource on grants/contracts process;
• Provide operational support to accounting staff on processes, systems, and software.

General Accounting – 5%

• Provide back up for all accounting functions;
• Ability to proactively research and resolve accounting inconsistencies;
• Participate in annual audits – prepare and review schedules, pull documentation, etc.;
• Provide direct FSO services as needed;
• Stay abreast of changes in GAAP and other regulatory requirements including Federal Cost Allowability (Cost Principles).

Complete other tasks and projects related to the job, as needed.