Remote Nonprofit Finance & Operations Specialist

Parents Together Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

15 sick days

10 holidays

Bonus PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Parental leave

401K retirement

Professional development

Sabbatical

Job summary

ParentsTogether Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Finance Operations Specialist to support financial health across affiliated entities. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will manage monthly close, AP/AR, payroll allocations, and compliance with GAAP, contributing to informed decision‑making and mission-driven outcomes.

You will collaborate with Finance and Operations teams, handle documentation and coding, and support audit and tax processes while maintaining high

Qualifications

• 3+ years of finance and accounting experience, nonprofit background a plus.
• Proficiency in AP, AR, and GAAP.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional accuracy in a detail-intensive environment.
• Proactive communication with responsiveness and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and maintain documentation.
• Thrive in a detail-oriented team with accountability and consistency.
• Experience preparing financial statements and reports, nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience with cost allocations to programs and departments.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly closing processes, including payroll, journal entries, and reconciliations with Finance/Operations teams.
• Review and process accounts payable, reimbursement requests, and accounts receivable, including aging, payments, and follow-up.
• Calculate monthly staff time allocations and update leave tracking.
• Track advertising costs and maintain records.
• Maintain electronic filing systems for invoices, receipts, and docs; ensure accessibility.
• Coordinate with Accountants/Bookkeepers for data entry and coding information.
• Support audit and tax preparation with documentation gathering and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot issues and discrepancies in financial processes; identify root causes and resolve.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational policies across all areas.
• Support financial operations across multiple affiliated entities with accurate tracking and documentation across funding streams.
• Maintain responsiveness to internal requests and deadlines; proactive communication.
• Review all work for discrepancies, missing information, or inconsistencies before finalizing.
• Flag areas for clarification or improvement while following established processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Independent worker

Nonprofit accounting

Cost allocations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

ParentsTogether Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Finance Operations Specialist to support financial health across affiliated entities. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will manage monthly close, AP/AR, payroll allocations, and compliance with GAAP, contributing to informed decision‑making and mission-driven outcomes.

You will collaborate with Finance and Operations teams, handle documentation and coding, and support audit and tax processes while maintaining high