STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Who We Are and What We Believe:

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to partner with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life. We achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process through college graduation and the successful launch of their careers.

Our vision is to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates.

When you join Bottom Line, you will find a rewarding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. We build strong relationships with our students and with each other.  We take our work seriously, and we know that a focus on data and metrics is integral to our continued success. Experts in our fields, we are driven by our mission and extremely proud of the work we do.

What You Will Do:   

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant ensures accurate, timely, and complete entry of accounts payable and employee expense transactions; supports timely closing of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financials including journal entries; and assists with the annual audit. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Financial Operations - 85% 

• Manage subsidiary journals, including cash management, accounts payable; and general journals as needed 
• Review and final approve all Employee expense reports, training employees on policies and procedures as necessary 
• Reconcile all credit card purchases to monthly statements 
• Manage 3^rd party software for employee expenses, including monthly reporting and reconciliation to the book of record 
• Receive, review, and process all invoices and other requests for payment 
• Process cash disbursements on a weekly basis 
• Reconcile accounts payable on a monthly basis 
• Process general ledger transactions and post entries 
• Assist in the annual budgeting process 
• Assist in the annual financial audit 
• Maintain and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles  

Organizational Support-10% 

• Manage all vendor relationships, including onboarding of new vendors and resolution of billing issues 
• Process 1099 forms annually  
• Oversee financial component of equipment inventory documentation and tracking 
• Assist in training development and implementation of financial procedures and policies 

 Other Administrative Support-5% 

• Set up accounts for new employees (Expense reporting platform, Credit card program, national vendor sites) 
• Manage all insurance policy certificate requests 
• Assist in support of the board Finance & Investment Committee 
• Other team projects as needed 

Work Schedule: 

9a – 5:30p Monday-Friday

Expected Travel: 

10-15%

Who Should Apply:  

If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply.  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance  
• U.S. work authorization 
• 1 – 2 years of accounting experience, familiarity with accounting principles and procedures, and ability to identify and suggest system improvements 
• Skilled at clear, concise, and professional communications 
• Ability to manage several workstreams and deadlines simultaneously 
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Quickbooks or other accounting software and ability to help with continuous improvement of financial systems 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and interest to learn new platforms 
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently 
• Demonstrated commitment to Bottom Line’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values 

How to Apply/Application Deadline:  

All applications must be submitted via Bottom Line’s Career Page.  

Please share your resume and cover letter.  

The application deadline is May 24, 2024.  

Start Date: 

July 2024 

Compensation:  

$57,000 – 69,000, dependent on location and experience

Benefits:

Learn about our benefits here.