Non-Profit Accountant

Summary:

Rising Sun Accounting provides accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and payroll services to over 225 non-profit organizations across a broad range of sectors. Our staff members work independently and directly with our clients, and they are an integral part of each organization’s team! Rising Sun’s clients are primarily located in the Seattle area, and we currently have 6 staff members in the Seattle area and 4 out-of-state staff members. We are accepting both Seattle-based candidates as well as fully remote US-based candidates.

We are expanding our team and seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, has education and experience with non-profit tax & accounting, and is passionate about helping non-profits thrive! In addition, we are looking for someone who can jump in and take on a variety of clients at the start. This position offers flexibility for the employee: it is remote and can be either part-time or full-time (in the range of 25-40 hrs/wk). This position will be the primary accountant & bookkeeper for small-to-medium non-profit clients. In addition, there is the option to add on 990 tax filing in the future.

For more information about Rising Sun Accounting, please visit our website: www.risingsunaccounting.com

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monthly bank and investment reconciliations
• Journal entries and month-end closeout
• Financial reporting and budgeting
• Payroll processing via Gusto payroll software
• Accounts payable and receivable, primarily through QuickBooks and bill.com
• Audit preparation
• Maintaining electronic client accounting files via Google Drive
• Quarterly staff meetings and frequent check-ins with supervisor
• Annual travel to Seattle to meet with clients and coworkers
• Other accounting tasks, as needed
• In the future, if desired: Form 990 and Form 990-EZ preparation and filing

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1 to 2 years of Non-Profit Accounting/Bookkeeping experience
• Passion for working with a diverse group of non-profit organizations
• Ability to perform detailed work with efficiency and accuracy
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and with a team, comfortable managing many clients/projects at once
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality while working with sensitive information
• Strong organizational, analytical, and math skills; very detail-oriented
• Ability to pass a background check & fluency in English
• Awareness of, and working toward, racial and gender equity

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience with non-profit organizations
• Working knowledge of GAAP, Debits/Credits, and Cash/Accrual basis
• Experience managing multiple clients or projects at once
• Accounting, Bookkeeping, and/or Tax Education
• Proficiency with Google Drive storage and files
• Experience processing payroll
• Experience preparing IRS Form 990

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (25 - 40 hours/wk, exact hours and workload are determined by the employee)

Start Date: Flexible

Location: Remote

Application Process:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to samuel@risingsunaccounting.com. In the cover letter, please describe your experience with non-profit accounting and bookkeeping. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Rising Sun Accounting is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on age, race, gender identity, national origin, religion, veteran, disability, or parental status. All are encouraged to apply.