Nonprofit Financial Operations Specialist

American Accounting Association

Maryville (MO)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Northwest Foundation seeks a Financial Operations Specialist to support accounting functions, including investment reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, scholarship accounting, financial reporting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 3–5 years of financial experience; CPA is preferred but not required.

Nonprofit accounting and donor management software experience is a plus, with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 3–5 years of financial experience.
CPA designation preferred, but not required.
Experience in nonprofit or fund accounting, financial reporting, investment reconciliations, and audit preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform professional accounting work of a complex nature.
Ensure GAAP-compliant recording, analysis, verification and reporting of financial transactions.
Research, track and resolve accounting discrepancies as part of internal controls.
Assist with investment reporting and related reconciliations.
Prepare audit work-papers and support auditors' fieldwork requests.
Assist with annual budget preparation and monitoring.
Process gifts and cash receipts; manage donor records.
Handle accounts payable and financial reporting; liaison with departments.