Open Position
Accountant
National Diversity Council
An inclusive community, a better nation
JOB TITLE: Accountant
EMPLOYER: National Diversity Council (NDC)
DEPARTMENT: Accounting/ Finance
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
SUMMARY: The Accountant is a key member of the accounting/finance team at National Diversity Council (NDC), responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and records. This position will play a pivotal role in maintaining the organization’s financial health, supporting budgeting and reporting processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SHARED BETWEEN ACCOUNTING STAFF:
● Maintain well-organized financial records and uphold precise bookkeeping to ensure accessibility.
● Precisely record invoices into accounting system, verifying comprehensive details including itemized services, appropriate coding and classification, and ensuring Form W-9’s and ACH forms are uploaded for timely payment processing.
● Manage the accounts payable process, including the performance of 3-way match verification to ensure alignment between invoices, service agreements, and authorized approval signatures.
● Meticulously review and verify invoices, check disbursement log, bank statements, and QuickBooks report for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies and GAAP.
● Confirm bank deposits, apply ACH and credit card payments, and accurately process credits and refunds.
● Manage bad debt write-offs, monitor pledge receivables aging, and oversee outstanding receivables – collaborating on strategies to enhance financial stability.
● Conduct thorough research, data analysis, and transaction reconciliation to support cross-functional collaborations in ad hoc reporting, special projects, and initiatives as required.
● Assist in the preparation of financial meetings, audits, and month-end close process through compilation of financial statements and provide supporting documentation and information as needed.
● Collaborate with the CFO to actively participate in the development and improvement of internal financial controls and processes, financial policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices, organizational goals, and regulatory requirements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
● Computer skills required: Accounting Software; Contract Management Systems; Development Software; Human Resource Systems; Inventory Software; Microsoft Office Suite; Payroll Systems; Project Management Software
● Preferred: Non-profit accounting experience, SAGE Intacct system experience, CPA or CPA Candidate
COMPETENCIES:
● Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
● Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
● Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
●Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
● Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
● Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
● Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
● The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds.
● Continually required to sit.
BEST-IN-CLASS BENEFITS AND PERKS:
At the National Diversity Council, we value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation and extensive benefits package, including:
● Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
● Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection.
● Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered.
● Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays, remote work.
● Professional development: eligible to participate in the organization’s Certification Program, which prepares professionals to lead successful DEI strategies.
● Educational Assistance Program: Provides employees up to $1500 per year for courses taken as part of an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Additionally, employees may receive up to a maximum of $500 per calendar year for courses (including college courses not taken as part of a degree program), training, seminars, conferences, etc. taken as “continuing education” to maintain or improve an employee’s skills which are beneficial to the employee in performing their current or anticipated job duties.
SALARY:
● $58,000-$63,000, depending on experience and location.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].