Accountant

WELCOME.US

The mission of Welcome.US is to unleash the power and potential of America’s greatest strengths – its institutions of civil society, the inventiveness and leadership of its private sector, and the compassion and service of the American people – to remake the resettlement system so we can welcome many more newcomers in need of safety, in ways that help newcomers and communities thrive together.

Welcome.US launched in September 2021 during a period of emergency response and innovation. Our work started with a goal of mobilizing Americans to respond to the urgent resettlement of Afghan allies, then expanded to support Ukrainians fleeing war, and now helps to serve those seeking refuge from around the globe, including increasingly in our own hemisphere. Welcome.US is currently a fiscally sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

FINANCE TEAM

Welcome.US is growing its Finance team. This team is responsible for upholding the financial stability and success of the organization which includes managing the day to day accounting and financial operations of the organization, leading the annual audit and budget processes, financial reporting, grant financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and overseeing all compliance, regulatory requirements and internal controls. We seek dynamic individuals from a diversity of backgrounds to support the mission and financial health and sustainability of the organization.

ACCOUNTANT

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant will be responsible for the following:

Accounting and Finance:

• Performing transaction-oriented accounting duties in a full accrual, fund based accounting environment
• Managing general ledger activity including but not limited to completing complex journal entries to properly account for costs and adjustments, completing reconciliations and recording transactions as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process
• Transitioning all prior accounting transactions into new accounting software
• Entering all accounts payables
• Recording all credit card transactions for multiple credit card accounts and performing monthly reconciliations
• Identifying accounting errors, research technical issues, and proactively resolve issues
• Recording payroll and completing payroll allocations by class and funder
• Maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements
• Entering organizational budgets into accounting software
• Issuing tax receipt letters to donors for all donations over $250
• Processing annual 1099 statements and completing 1096 reporting
• Maintaining fixed asset schedule
• Recording all in-kind revenue and expenses
• Assisting Director of Finance with pre-audit schedules and participating in annual audit process
• Assisting Director of Finance with grant budgeting and grant reporting
• Performing under limited supervision a wide variety of accounting and financial tasks

Other:

• Organizing and maintaining efficient and accurate electronic accounting records, transactions, and backup documentation in cloud based accounting software systems
• Assisting Director of Finance with special projects
• Completing other duties as assigned

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following skills, experience, and characteristics:

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA certification preferred
• Strong technical accounting skills required
• 3+ years of nonprofit accounting experience required
• Proficiency in Quickbooks Online
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills
• Experience using Google Workspace
• Prior experience with accounts payable and spend and expense platforms like Bill.com or Concur.
• Prior experience with grant expense tracking, reporting, budgeting and management preferred
• Prior experience with in-kind donations, in-kind expense tracking and employee giving preferred
• Strong organizational skills, extremely detail oriented and ability to multitask while maintaining vigilant attention to details
• Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and manage tasks and resolve roadblocks as they arise
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented approach to work
• A “no task too small” mentality to achieve results
• A growth mindset, taking responsibility for continuous performance improvement
• Willingness to bring ideas and openness to feedback
• Flexible with change and ability to pivot
• Experience and desire to work remotely, across time zones, and with a remote supervisor

Desired Values and Traits:

• Kindness, compassion and empathy
• Passion for social justice and equity
• Fundamental belief in the dignity and worth of all human beings across personal identities, geography and political beliefs
• Commitment to strengthening America and communities through increased diversity
• Integrity/ethics beyond reproach

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Welcome.US is a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). The salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000. Welcome.US/RPA offers 20 days vacation plus a winter break between Christmas Eve and New Years Day, unlimited sick time, health insurance, retirement benefits including a 3% match, 11 paid federal holidays, and access to professional development resources.

TO APPLY

Welcome.US is committed to building and retaining a talented, diverse, and inclusive team. Our team members represent diverse backgrounds, bring a wide range of educational, professional, and lived experiences, and contribute expertise from varied disciplines within the philanthropic, nonprofit, public, and corporate sectors. We welcome candidates of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, those from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, differently-abled people, formerly incarcerated people and people of any and all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Please submit a cover letter and resume using this form. In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in this role and how your experience and skills are relevant.

This position will remain open until the right candidate has been identified; however, for priority consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit materials by 7/15/25. If you previously submitted an application to Welcome.US, we ask that you kindly re-send. No phone calls or email inquiries please.