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50CAN, Inc. • Remote • Posted 6 days ago
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Remote • Full-time • $58,000-$60,000/yr • Entry Level
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The Accounting Associate at 50CAN, under the supervision of the Controller, is responsible for providing accurate and efficient financial support for accounts payables and receivables in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role involves processing invoices, managing payments, facilitating staff training on AP platforms, reconciling accounts, and supporting payroll and financial management.
Responsibilities
- Process invoices and reimbursement requests.
- Manage payments using various platforms (BILL, Concur, Ramp).
- Facilitate staff training on AP platforms.
- Manage monthly Credit Card Reconciliations.
- Process all transactions for all 3 organization entities in QuickBooks Online.
- Monthly reconciliation of accounts payable accounts.
- Process all receivable transactions for all 3 organization entities in QuickBooks Online.
- Reconcile income with bank statements.
- Reconcile GAAP-approved pledge payments.
- Update and monitor development and revenue tracker on a daily basis.
- Process semi-monthly payroll.
- Enter and manage all processing including timesheets for hourly employees.
- Update/monitor employee benefits and deductions in ADP.
- Ensure that staff follow and abide by the organization's set financial procedures and practices.
- Support audits and data collection with accurate documentation.
- Manage vendor records and lead 1099 preparation and filing.
- Participate in the monthly financial close.
- Field requests and inquiries from employees, donors and vendors about payroll, receivables and payables.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- Participate in special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (strongly preferred)
- Minimum of 2-3 year's work experience in accounting or related field
- Knowledge of Excel and similar platforms (required)
- Ability to both follow and improve accounting processes in a fast-paced environment with multiple and varied assignments
- Unwavering attention to detail, ownership of work, and strong organization skills
- Ability to communicate timely and effectively with multiple parties including vendors, executive directors, and the executive team
Preferred
- Knowledge of QuickBooks Online, BILL, Ramp, Concur and/or prior non-profit experience
- Commitment to 50CAN's mission - a strong passion for advocating for charter schools and school choice options
- Sense of humor, strong work ethic, "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude, and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
- Embodies 50CAN's core values ("PORCH"): plussing it, optimism, relentlessness, candor and humility
Full Job Description
50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now, is a nonprofit organization that works at the local level to advocate for a high-quality education for all kids, regardless of their address. 50CAN develops local education leaders by providing them with the research, tools and ideas needed to create learning environments that best meet every child's needs.
50CAN operates campaigns in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina and Tennessee and is led by CEO & Founder Marc Porter Magee.
Position
Under the supervision of the Controller, the Accounting Associate provides accurate and efficient financial support for accounts payables and receivables in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Payroll
Financial Management & Support
Key Skills, Abilities and Experiences
Working at 50CAN
This position is fully remote but applicants must be willing to work weekday Eastern standard time business hours, with a starting date as soon as possible. The salary range is determined based on experience and qualifications. This role will require some travel for full-staff events and other planning sessions.
In addition, 50CAN offers a comprehensive benefits package. 50CAN is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply through 50CAN's BambooHR portal here. Please submit your current resume and cover letter through the BambooHR portal.
50CAN operates campaigns in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina and Tennessee and is led by CEO & Founder Marc Porter Magee.
Position
Under the supervision of the Controller, the Accounting Associate provides accurate and efficient financial support for accounts payables and receivables in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process invoices and reimbursement requests. Manage payments using various platforms (BILL, Concur, Ramp).
- Facilitate staff training on AP platforms.
- Manage monthly Credit Card Reconciliations.
- Process all transactions for all 3 organization entities in QuickBooks Online.
- Monthly reconciliation of accounts payable accounts.
Accounts Receivable
- Process all receivable transactions for all 3 organization entities in QuickBooks Online.
- Reconcile income with bank statements.
- Reconcile GAAP-approved pledge payments.
- Update and monitor development and revenue tracker on a daily basis.
Payroll
- Process semi-monthly payroll
- Enter and manage all processing including timesheets for hourly employees
- Update/monitor employee benefits and deductions in ADP
Financial Management & Support
- Ensure that staff follow and abide by the organization's set financial procedures and practices.
- Support audits and data collection with accurate documentation.
- Manage vendor records and lead 1099 preparation and filing.
- Participate in the monthly financial close.
- Field requests and inquiries from employees, donors and vendors about payroll, receivables and payables.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- Participate in special projects as needed.
Key Skills, Abilities and Experiences
- An associate degree or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (strongly preferred)
- Minimum of 2-3 year's work experience in accounting or related field
- Knowledge of Excel and similar platforms (required)
- Ability to both follow and improve accounting processes in a fast-paced environment with multiple and varied assignments
- Unwavering attention to detail, ownership of work, and strong organization skills
- Ability to communicate timely and effectively with multiple parties including vendors, executive directors, and the executive team
- Knowledge of QuickBooks Online, BILL, Ramp, Concur and/or prior non-profit experience (preferred)
- Commitment to 50CAN's mission - a strong passion for advocating for charter schools and school choice options.
- Sense of humor, strong work ethic, "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude, and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
- Embodies 50CAN's core values ("PORCH"): plussing it, optimism, relentlessness, candor and humility
Working at 50CAN
This position is fully remote but applicants must be willing to work weekday Eastern standard time business hours, with a starting date as soon as possible. The salary range is determined based on experience and qualifications. This role will require some travel for full-staff events and other planning sessions.
In addition, 50CAN offers a comprehensive benefits package. 50CAN is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply through 50CAN's BambooHR portal here. Please submit your current resume and cover letter through the BambooHR portal.
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