Senior Accountant

Overview

Founded in 2001, Common Future works to close the racial wealth gap. We are building a future where all people—no matter their race and class—have power, choice, and ownership over the economy. Our current economic system does not work for everyone. Generations of Black and Indigenous communities and other communities of color have been and are currently intentionally locked out of wealth and power. Centuries of policies that systematically favor a select few cause persistent economic inequities that hold us all back.

With a multiracial, women-led co-CEO team we are reimagining leadership, prioritizing sustainability, shared leadership and clarified decision making, and reflecting the communities we serve. We are audacious, expansive, and unapologetic thinkers and doers who bring lived experience to the problems we tackle. Our diverse team of strategists, community organizers, financial activists, and policy enthusiasts provides capital, operational support, and strategic partnership to budding solutions addressing racial and economic injustice.

Our culture values include centering equity, being the communities we serve, embracing experimentation, reimagining what’s broken, collectively solving problems, and modeling a new way of working. We strive to be an innovator that prioritizes the well-being of our employees. Read more about us on our Insights page.

Purpose

The Senior Accountant will support the day-to-day and monthly accounting operations across Common Future’s consolidated entities. The Senior Accountant will lead core accounting processes, maintain an accurate and timely general ledger, ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls, and partner with colleagues across departments. This role is essential in supporting the Controller in timely close processes, audit readiness, and the continuous improvement of financial systems.

This position is ideal for a mission-aligned, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings both precision and initiative to their work.

Recruiter solicitations will not be considered and will not receive a response.

Position Responsibilities

• • Accounting Operations
  • Maintain and execute day-to-day accounting operations for Common Future’s two consolidated nonprofit entities (Common Future and Community Credit Lab), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Manage the full accounts payable cycle: invoice intake, coding, approval routing, payments, vendor records, W-9s, and annual 1099 support.
  • Support revenue and accounts receivable tracking, including invoicing, payment posting, and reconciliation.
  • Assist with payroll processing in collaboration with People Operations and complete related journal entries and reconciliations (benefits, taxes, PTO accruals).
  • Monitor accounting workflows for accuracy and timeliness; proactively identify discrepancies and propose resolutions to the Controller.
• • Reconciliations, Month & Year End Close, and Audit Support
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank, credit card, investment, and balance sheet accounts; monitor transactions and investigations of discrepancies.
  • Complete month-end close tasks, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance checks, to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
  • Assist with year-end close processes and prepare schedules, confirmations, and documentation required for the annual audit.
• • Financial Reporting, Controls, and Systems
  • Prepare routine financial schedules, reports, and analyses supporting internal management reporting.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures; recommend improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
  • Support the maintenance and optimization of Sage Intacct and other cloud-based financial systems; contribute to process documentation, automation, and data integrity.
• • Cross-Team Collaboration & Organizational Support
  • Provide timely, solution-oriented support to staff across teams on invoices, financial coding, and budget-related questions.
  • Partner with People Operations, Fund Development, and Impact teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
  • Maintain awareness of nonprofit accounting best practices and contribute to sustaining strong financial operations across the organization.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support the Finance Team’s goals and evolving organizational priorities.

Desired Qualifications

• • Specific to this Role
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-track a plus.
  • Minimum 3–6 years of accounting experience; nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar financial accounting system, as well as Microsoft Excel required.
  • Experience with Google Sheets, a variety of Expense Management Software Platforms (e.g., Ramp), Asana, Notion and/or Salesforce preferred; strong ability to learn and implement new systems and technology.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and nonprofit financial practices.
  • Experience with audits, financial reporting, account reconciliations, payroll accounting, and monthly close processes.
  • High level of accuracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines in a remote environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to provide clear guidance to colleagues unfamiliar with finance.
  • Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving capability, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven, equity-centered organization.
  • Energized to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for strategic decision making purposes at a mission-first organization focused on racial equity.
• • Competencies for all Common Future team members
  • Understands the Work and Organization
  • Project Management/Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Strong Communication
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Practices Emotional Intelligence

This is a full-time, exempt position where the salary will be based on competence and experience at the conclusion of the interview process. The compensation is non-negotiable, aligning with our internal equity principles and compensation philosophy. Once on board, there is potential for salary growth within the established band, as Common Future staff have opportunities for annual merit increases and cost of labor adjustments.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range is $73,006.89 to $98,774.03USD and commensurate with competence and experience.

Our Commitment

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Common Future does not discriminate against applicants or employees due to their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical ability, hairstyle, previous incarceration, or length of time spent unemployed. As an organization, we are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Benefits

Common Future offers a work environment that is committed to the wellbeing and support of our employees. We embrace a human-centered approach to our practices and policies. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Ongoing 4 day work week, Monday - Thursday, 32-hour workweek, 80% time at 100% pay
• Remote and flexible work options
• 20 days of PTO
• 18 paid holidays*, including a week off in the Spring and Winter
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision for employees. Dependents covered at 75%
• Access to a flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and dependent expenses
• Paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 16-week paid parental leave
• $500 annual professional development stipend
• $500 monthly caregiver stipend
• Immediately vested 4% 403b retirement plan contribution after 90 days
• $800 one-time home office set up stipend for new employees
• $150 per month coworking, home office, and cell phone stipend
• Annual in-person retreat, and more!

• Holidays that fall on Fridays are not rescheduled to another day.

Notes

Applications will be evaluated as they arrive and the position will remain open until filled.

Due to the high volume of applications, our hiring team is not able to field requests for feedback or informational interviews sent via LinkedIn or email. If you are a good match for the role, our team will reach out to you directly.

Common Future offers a work environment that is committed to the wellbeing and support of our employees. We embrace a human-centered approach to our practices and policies. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Ongoing 4 day work week, Monday - Thursday, 32-hour workweek, 80% time at 100% pay
• Remote and flexible work options
• 20 days of PTO
• 18 paid holidays*, including a week off in the Spring and Winter
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision for employees. Dependents covered at 75%
• Access to a flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and dependent expenses
• Paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 16-week paid parental leave
• $500 annual professional development stipend
• $500 monthly caregiver stipend
• Immediately vested 4% 403b retirement plan contribution after 90 days
• $800 one-time home office set up stipend for new employees
• $150 per month coworking, home office, and cell phone stipend
• Annual in-person retreat, and more!

• Holidays that fall on Fridays are not rescheduled to another day.

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