Reports to: Director of Finance
Classification: Part-Time; Regular; Exempt; At Will
Location: Remote, anywhere within the United States (outside the United States will be considered if feasible for the organization)
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 16 hours/week, with an expectation of 4 hours per day. Final employee schedules are determined after hire and may include flexible start/end times.
Note: This position is expected to last 2-3 years.
Deadline to Apply: April 25th, 2024. We encourage applicants to apply early. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
This is a union position with Forward Together Workers United (FTWU), a bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 9415.
WHO WE ARE
Forward Together is a national reproductive justice organization that centers peoples, families, and communities who experience reproductive oppression. We prioritize Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color. We utilize a cultural strategy to shift the ways we think about family and to build power and movements, grounded in our lived experiences, histories, theories and struggles for reproductive justice.
Forward Together Action was started in November 2019 to change the way the political game is played. As one the few, 501c4 Reproductive Justice organizations led by women of color, we seek to build power through policy advocacy and the political process so that families can thrive. Find out more about us at forwardtogether.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
Forward Together and Forward Together Action is in search of a Part-Time Senior Accountant. This is an amazing opportunity for a highly skilled leader to help shape the financial infrastructure of a dynamic 501(c) 3 organization, whose budget and staff have grown three-fold in recent years, and whose programs continue to grow in complexity, scale, and reach and will also help develop the financial infrastructure of an affiliate 501(c)(4) partner organization. This position is responsible for all ongoing accounting tasks, working under the supervision of the Director of Finance (DF) and within the policies and protocols set by the DF, the Executive Team, and the Board of Directors of Forward Together and Forward Together Action, an affiliate 501(c)(4) partner organization.
The Senior Accountant must run bookkeeping on time and with precision yet keep an eye to the entirety of the accounting system, maintaining proper documentation for all financial activity and ensuring consistency and clarity of systems for both organizations. The Senior Accountant coordinates finance filings from staff, assists the DF, and communicates with outside entities regarding accounting matters as needed. This position requires close collaboration with multiple stakeholders and works in partnership with the DF to manage the finances of the two entities.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You are perfect for this position if…
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Transactions and Support
2. Business Operations Support
3. Financial Reporting and Budgeting
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS NEEDED:
OTHER DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Demands
As a reproductive justice organization, we understand the intersection between reproductive and disability justice. With this, we want to make candidates aware of the physical demands required of the positions and welcome requests for reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with a disability to perform essential functions. The functions are:
Remote Work Environment
In addition, we want to make candidates aware of the work environment required of the position and welcome requests for reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with a disability to perform essential functions.
Reports to: Director of Finance
Classification: Part-Time; Regular; Exempt; At Will
Location: Remote, anywhere within the United States (outside the United States will be considered if feasible for the organization)
Office Hours: Monday…
Benefits are generous, with fully paid employee and dependent coverage for health, vision, and dental; and long-term disability insurance. Paid time off includes sick days, vacation, and holidays. In addition, we close our offices for two weeks in December.
Benefits are generous, with fully paid employee and dependent coverage for health, vision, and dental; and long-term disability insurance. Paid time off includes sick days…
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace
TO APPLY
Applicants should answer the following question in the application portal:
People of color, people with disabilities, Indigenous, queer, transgender, non-binary and gender nonconforming people are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TO APPLY
Applicants should answer the following question in the application portal: