Job Description
Staff Accountant Role
We envision a future where all people, in body and spirit, breathe freely, care for each other, and flourish in just, regenerative, and loving communities.
In collaboration with social movements, organizations, and individuals who have creative and catalytic solutions to our interconnected goals of racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ), we partner to reach NCF's REEJ goals. It will take organized people and allied institutions, disruptive ideas and innovative approaches centering equity and justice, flexible capital, repaired relationships, and restoring humanity to all people.
Cultivating a collaborative atmosphere centered on cross-departmental teamwork is the cornerstone of our culture. We prioritize developing influential leaders who can elevate team performance, both individually and collectively, by fostering emotional intelligence within our staff.
The Staff Accountant role involves managing accounts payable, aiding in accounting for a diverse investment portfolio, handling day-to-day accounting tasks critical to supporting the foundation's operations, providing essential accounting support for mission-driven investments, reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting, and frequently collaborating across the foundation's teams.
This remote position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in financial software and tools, account and variance analysis, and familiarity with budget, audit, and tax practices. Private foundation experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
Manage the entirety of the accounts payable function, processing timely and accurate payments to partners, ensuring compliance with policies and contract terms.
Enter bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely submission for review.
Assist with monthly closing processes, including budget-to-actual variance analysis and departmental report generation.
Collaborate with the DFA to review and accurately record all investment activity, including journal entries and reconciliations between statements.
Administer the corporate credit card program, manage staff expense reimbursement, ensuring compliance with NCF policy, reconciling credit card statements, and accurately recording in the General Ledger.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or equivalent area of study.
Three years' experience in business administration, accounting, finance, or related fields.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the financial reporting cycle.
Benefits
100% health care premiums paid for you and your dependents.
15% employer retirement plan contribution.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Paid time off package inclusive of 12-13 paid holidays and 10 Summer Fridays.
NCF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.
We envision a future where all people, in body and spirit, breathe freely, care for each other, and flourish in just, regenerative, and loving communities.
In collaboration with social movements, organizations, and individuals who have creative and catalytic solutions to our interconnected goals of racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ), we partner to reach NCF's REEJ goals. It will take organized people and allied institutions, disruptive ideas and innovative approaches centering equity and justice, flexible capital, repaired relationships, and restoring humanity to all people.
Cultivating a collaborative atmosphere centered on cross-departmental teamwork is the cornerstone of our culture. We prioritize developing influential leaders who can elevate team performance, both individually and collectively, by fostering emotional intelligence within our staff.
The Staff Accountant role involves managing accounts payable, aiding in accounting for a diverse investment portfolio, handling day-to-day accounting tasks critical to supporting the foundation's operations, providing essential accounting support for mission-driven investments, reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting, and frequently collaborating across the foundation's teams.
This remote position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in financial software and tools, account and variance analysis, and familiarity with budget, audit, and tax practices. Private foundation experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
Manage the entirety of the accounts payable function, processing timely and accurate payments to partners, ensuring compliance with policies and contract terms.
Enter bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely submission for review.
Assist with monthly closing processes, including budget-to-actual variance analysis and departmental report generation.
Collaborate with the DFA to review and accurately record all investment activity, including journal entries and reconciliations between statements.
Administer the corporate credit card program, manage staff expense reimbursement, ensuring compliance with NCF policy, reconciling credit card statements, and accurately recording in the General Ledger.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or equivalent area of study.
Three years' experience in business administration, accounting, finance, or related fields.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the financial reporting cycle.
Benefits
100% health care premiums paid for you and your dependents.
15% employer retirement plan contribution.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Paid time off package inclusive of 12-13 paid holidays and 10 Summer Fridays.
NCF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Staff Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
