Position Summary

The Accountant supports the financial health and integrity of the nonprofit organization by managing day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment and can balance hands-on bookkeeping tasks with higher-level financial analysis. The Accountant reports directly to the CEO. This position is currently filled by a half-time (hourly) contractor position. Hybrid (remote/in-person) options will be considered.

Organization Type: Small Education-Related Nonprofit
Position Type: Part-Time
Reports To: CEO
Resume and cover letter to: jobs@iskme.org

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Quickbooks accounting software, as well as Google sheets for tracking.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, and expense reports.
• Prepare and record journal entries, monthly closing activities, and account reconciliations.
• Manage payroll in coordination with PEO.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership and the board.
• Assist in creating and monitoring the annual budget.
• Support grant reporting, including tracking restricted funds and preparing financial information for proposals and reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting best practices.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and serve as liaison to auditors.
• Maintain documentation for IRS filings (e.g., Form 990) and state charitable registration requirements.
• Track and manage annual service plan renewals, invoicing, and overdue accounts receivable.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Recommend improvements to financial systems, workflows, and recordkeeping.
• Support the creation and enforcement of financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff vacation and sick leave are provided monthly to staff and their managers

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (nonprofit experience required).
• Familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting, including restricted/unrestricted funds.
• Proficiency with accounting software as well as Microsoft Excel, Google docs, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a remote small-team environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting grant budgets and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll systems and HR compliance basics.
• Familiarity with annual audit processes.
• Certification (CPA, CMA, or similar) is desired, but not required.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• High ethical standards and discretion with confidential information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small nonprofit environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Currently filled by half-time time contractor position
• Hybrid options will be considered.

Organization Type: Small Education-Related Nonprofit
Position Type: Part-Time
Reports To: CEO
Resume and cover letter to: jobs@iskme.org