Staff Accountant

Rippling; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Life insurance

Generous paid vacation

Winter break

Wellness stipend

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Liberty in North Korea is seeking a diligent nonprofit accountant to manage regular bookkeeping, payroll entries, and monthly reconciliations. You will process external payments, assist fundraising invoicing, and track offline donations.

The role partners with the Senior Director of Finance to monitor budgets and prepare for external audits. The position requires 3+ years of accounting experience, Netsuite/Expensify proficiency, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Netsuite and Expensify (or similar softwares).
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Workspace, and advanced knowledge of Google Sheets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regular bookkeeping activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, deposits, and payroll journal entries.
• Process external payments to vendors, third party contractors, and clients.
• Assist development team by providing invoices for mid-tier and major gift donors.
• Log and track offline donations such as checks and direct deposits.
• Prepare bi-monthly payroll journal entries.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis (bank, payment processing, credit card).
• Review and approve monthly expense reports to ensure accurate records.
• Support internal audits and GAAP compliance; assist with Form 990 submission.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for leadership and Board.

Job description

Our vision is our name: Liberty in North Korea.We are a global movement of people working together to advance freedom for all North Koreans.

What you'll do

• Oversee regular bookkeeping activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, deposits, and payroll journal entries.
• Process external payments to vendors, third party contractors, and clients.
• Assist the development (fundraising) team by providing invoices for mid-tier and major gift donors.
• Work alongside the development team to log and track offline donations, such as checks and direct deposits.
• Prepare bi-monthly payroll journal entries.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, including bank accounts, payment processing accounts, credit card accounts, etc.
• Review and approve monthly expense reports submitted by staff members across both offices as to ensure accurate financial records.
• Answer questions and provide training support and report feedback to staff.
• Correct transactions and reports with errors.
• Set up prepaid schedules for long-term licenses and fixed assets.
• Maintain various accounting schedules (temp restricted net assets, prepaid/accrued expenses, assets/depreciation) and prepare/post corresponding journal entries.
• Provide preparation and fieldwork support for the annual external audit and assist with the submission of the Form 990.
• Conduct internal audits of financial activity and internal controls in order to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Finance and budget managers to develop, manage, and review organizational budgets on a quarterly basis
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for the executive leadership team and Board of Directors.
• Provide managers with ad-hoc financial support, such as off-cycle budget reports and expense breakdowns.
• Partake in a system of checks & balances with the Senior Director of Finance through the approval of reports, journal entries, and payments going out of the organization.
• Provide office administration and operations support as needed.

Qualifications

We recognize that a broad range of experiences can equip individuals with the skills and tools needed to succeed in this role. If you think you’re a good fit for this role but don’t check all the boxes below, we still want to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance, or business preferred)
• Experience working in nonprofit organizations
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Proficiency with Netsuite and Expensify (or similar softwares)
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Workspace, and advanced knowledge of Google Sheets
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Please note that you must be authorized to work in the US.

You Would Be A Great Fit If...

• You are a problem solver and strategic thinker. You take initiative to get things done. You face challenges head-on and are not afraid to do your own research or learn new skills to accomplish tasks.
• You’re passionate about accuracy. You understand that mistakes happen, so you take time to carefully review everything that lands on your desk. You always double check your work.
• You are passionate about innovation and automation. Your personal motto is to work smarter, not harder!
• You have a high degree of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. You understand that relationships are the job. You can empathize with coworkers while also enforcing policies and deadlines.
• Paid sabbatical every 5 years
• Retirement benefits (401k with company match)
• Life insurance
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• Winter break!
• Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
• Wellness support stipend($100/ month)
• Collaborative work culture with strong company values

Location

This role is based at our headquarters in Long Beach at 115 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA.

We work on a hybrid schedule and come into the office once a week on Wednesdays.

The pay range for this role is:

73,500 - 81,700 USD per year (Hybrid (Long Beach, California, US))