Nonprofit Finance Assistant — Grants, Budgets, Flexible Hours

Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc. seeks an Assistant Finance Director to support the Finance Director in managing financial operations across funding sources.

Responsibilities include accounting, reporting, budgeting, audits, and internal controls in a nonprofit, grant-funded setting in North Carolina. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least five years in accounting or financial management, preferably in nonprofit environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Understanding of nonprofit and grant-funded financial requirements.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Director with oversight of agency financial operations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly cost allocations and reimbursement reports for funding sources.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable, including grant and tenant accounts.
• Maintain prepaid insurance schedules and agency insurance documentation.
• Monitor and follow up on delinquent accounts receivable, including client, tenant, and credit card payments.
• Maintain CHDO tenant agreements and Section 8 documentation in coordination with WPCOG.
• Assist with preparation of annual W-2s, W-3s, 1099s, and related tax filings.
• Prepare and submit NC Escheat and charitable solicitation filings.
• Assist with preparation for annual audits, monitoring visits, and financial reviews.
• Assist with development and monitoring of the annual agency budget.
• Support accounts payable and payroll processes as needed.
• Respond to grantor, IRS, and regulatory requests as required.
• Perform petty cash audits and internal financial reviews.
• Assist with annual physical inventory and maintain required documentation.
• Attend board meetings, budget meetings, and trainings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial, employee, and client information.

Skills

Accounting principles

Nonprofit accounting

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Internal controls

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc. seeks an Assistant Finance Director to support the Finance Director in managing financial operations across funding sources.

Responsibilities include accounting, reporting, budgeting, audits, and internal controls in a nonprofit, grant-funded setting in North Carolina. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least five years in accounting or financial management, preferably in nonprofit environments.