Accountant (part-time)

Consensus Building Institute, Inc. (CBI) is a not-for-profit organization created by leading practitioners and theory builders in the field of dispute resolution. CBI serves public, nonprofit, and private clients worldwide by providing facilitation, collaboration, and dispute resolution services; training in negotiation and consensus building techniques; and evaluative research. CBI also plays a key role in helping to build the intellectual capital of the field. CBI believes that our most challenging problems are solved through collaboration. When the ideas, values, and voices of all affected stakeholders are included, we can achieve outcomes that are wise, fair, and lasting.

Consensus Building Institute, Inc. (“CBI”) is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people do their best work together. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CBI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion both within our organization and in our collaboration practices.

For further information about CBI, please visit our website at: www.cbi.org.

The Accountant is responsible for oversight of all general accounting activity including the annual audit and tax process, payroll, general ledger entries and reconciliations, inter-company transactions and regulatory compliance both foreign and domestic. The Accountant is a part-time position and works closely with the Contract Manager and is expected that this position will have some direct crossover into project finance activity. The Accountant reports to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/COO) and preference will be given to candidates with extensive knowledge of NetSuite ERP functionality preferably in both the non-profit and project management environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting processes and the accuracy of financial reporting in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and FASB accounting standards.
• Oversee the general ledger and take ownership of the entire process for month-end and year-end close procedures alongside the CFO/COO. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing and reviewing journal entries, creating and maintaining accounting schedules, and performing bank account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manages the annual audit and tax process and ensures all supporting documentation is prepared and uploaded as scheduled and responds to audit requests in a timely manner.
• Processes all bi-weekly and monthly payroll for the US and Canada. Ensures that all quarterly payroll filings are made timely and that any benefit or compensation changes are accurately reflected in the payroll system.
• Prepares Worker Compensation Insurance audit workpapers annually. Works with the carrier’s audit personnel during audit to ensure accurate conclusions are reached.
• Manages the CBS intercompany (for-profit entity) accounting entries as well as reviews accounting entries and processes the CBI Chile monthly journal entry that are provided by the outsourced Chilean accountant.
• Manages the annual 1099 reporting process.
• Oversees accounts payable process alongside the Contract Manager. Process disbursements using ACH and wire transfers. Tracks prepaid expenses and ensures that these expenses are amortized properly each month.
• Partners with the Junior Accountant in the Accounts Receivable process and manages the collections process for significantly delinquent accounts.
• Performs analytical tasks from time to time when requested by the CFO/COO and the Managing Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• BS in Accounting or related degree is strongly preferred with 3-5 years of full cycle accounting experience required, preferably supporting non-profit organizations. Experience working in a billable environment is a plus. Intercompany accounting experience is preferred by not required.
• Customer service focused and demonstrated ability to work in a small organization and to operate as a collegial team member.
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
• Netsuite experience is strongly preferred as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity and comfort navigating other cloud-based business applications is required.

Location & Schedule:

This is a part-time 30 hour/week role with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours/week while preparing for the annual audit and tax return process. While occasional flexing is possible, the expectation is that a majority of the hours will be worked during East Coast business hours.

US-based remote candidates will be considered, with preference given to Boston area candidates that are able to work a hybrid schedule (at least 1 day a week) in our Cambridge office. Parking is provided at our Porter Square location.

Compensation:

The Salary range for this role is $63,750 – $75,000 ($40.86 – $48.07/hr) annually based on 30 hour/week and depending on both location and experience. In addition to competitive compensation, CBI offers an excellent benefits package.