Staff Accountant

Nonprofit Finance Fund; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Flexible time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability plans

Retirement plan

Work from home fund

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Nonprofit Finance Fund is hiring a Staff Accountant for a US-based remote role, with preference for candidates near one of our offices. You will handle accounts payable processing, journal entries, and reconciliations while supporting monthly close and audits.

The position emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration across the Finance team in a mission-driven, remote setting. Expect core hours 9am–5pm local time and up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two years of relevant accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or finance experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in transactional and financial work.
• Demonstrated organization skills and ability to independently manage recurring responsibilities and maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or financial systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify, research, and resolve routine accounting discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices, expense reports, and payment requests accurately and timely.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, coding accuracy, and policy compliance.
• Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor set-up activities.
• Respond to inquiries related to accounts payable and payment status.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with audit requirements.
• Prepare recurring journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and research routine discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities and related financial reports.
• Assist with audits and other financial reviews by preparing documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Problem solving

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hiring at NFF includes a multi-step selection process. We do not make job offers through third-party job search tools such as LinkedIn. NFF will never ask for payment of any kind during the process. We encourage all job seekers to remain vigilant throughout their job search and verify the source of any recruitment-related communication, as individuals may attempt to impersonate organizations.

Position Reports to: Director, Finance & Accounting
Department: Finance
Location: US-based remote, with a priority for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF's Offices (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles)
Salary Range: $80,600 - $87,100

About Nonprofit Finance Fund

Nonprofit Finance Fund® (NFF®) is a nonprofit lender, consultant, and advocate. Since 1980, we've helped organizations access the money and resources they need to realize their communities' aspirations. Alongside others, we're working to build community wealth and well-being and put affordable housing, essential services, quality jobs, and excellent education within reach of more people. To learn more, visit nff.org. Learn more about our work to achieve our vision through our Theory of Change and Values.

About This Role

The Staff Accountant at NFF independently performs recurring accounting activities that support the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of NFF's financial operations. Working within established accounting principles and internal controls, this role prepares and analyzes financial information, completes account reconciliations, supports the monthly close process, and resolves routine accounting issues with sound judgment. The Staff Accountant continues to deepen technical accounting expertise while identifying opportunities to improve processes and collaborating across the organization to ensure reliable financial reporting. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of their work, and is ready to apply and expand their accounting expertise in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. NFF has offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This is a US-based remote role, with a priority for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF's offices. NFF has core business hours where we expect all staff to be available from 9 am to 5 pm local time, and occasional travel (20%) is required.

What You Will Do

Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing (40%)

• * Process accounts payable invoices, expense reports, and payment requests accurately and in a timely manner.
• * Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, coding accuracy, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• * Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor set-up activities.
• * Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable and payment status.
• * Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with organizational practices and audit requirements.

General Accounting & Reconciliations (40%)

• * Prepare recurring journal entries and supporting schedules.
• * Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations and research routine discrepancies.
• * Maintain accurate financial records within the accounting system.
• * Support month-end and year-end close activities by completing recurring accounting tasks and preparing related financial reports.
• * Assist with audits and other financial reviews by preparing documentation and responding to routine requests.

Financial Operations & Team Support (10%)

• * Support ongoing finance operations, process improvement efforts, and special projects as assigned.
• * Collaborate with Finance team members and cross-functional partners to support efficient financial operations and strong customer service.
• * Participate in training and opportunities to build accounting knowledge and professional skills.

Meetings and Other Duties As Assigned (10%)

• * Participate in internal and external meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional collaboration.
• * As work and community/client needs change, assignments, projects, and job duties may evolve in support of organizational priorities.

Who You Are and Minimum Qualifications

• * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience
• * Two (2) years of relevant accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or finance experience
• * Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls
• * Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in transactional and financial work
• * Demonstrated organization skills and ability to independently manage recurring responsibilities and maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information
• * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or financial systems
• * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify, research, and resolve routine accounting discrepancies

The Strongest Candidates Will

• * Be committed to NFF's values, mission, and approach to community impact
• * Understand CDFIs and their role in nonprofit financing
• * Work independently and effectively in a remote environment and build strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues and partners across geographies and time zones in a highly matrixed organization
• * Collaborate with a dynamic and mission-driven team
• * Demonstrate a learning orientation and commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• * Thrive in a fast-paced, changing, and at times ambiguous context
• * Leverage online collaboration tools, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office

Benefits and Compensation

• up to twenty (20) paid holidays/business closure days
• three (3) floating holidays
• flexible time off
• group medical insurance with a funded health reimbursement account
• dental and vision plans
• life insurance and disability plans
• a retirement plan with both a non-elective employer contribution (4%) and additional match contribution (up to 2%)
• a "work from home" fund
• flexible spending accounts to cover health, dependent care, and commuter costs

This is a full-time role with an annual compensation range of $80,600 - $87,100. A compensation offer is based on a candidate's background and years of relevant experience, with consideration for internal equity. Because of our strong commitment to equity and growth, we do not negotiate compensation offers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NFF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, NFF complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. NFF also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. NFF does not employ individuals based outside of the United States. Click here to view NFF's Fair and Equitable Practices.