Accountant for Nonprofit

Non-profit is looking for an accountant to support accounting needs.  This person position allows for telecommuting.

Candidate's responsibilities include:
- Assist with the re-organization of Institute's accounting procedures;
- Assist Executive Director with budget analysis and financial projections;
- Work with our Chief Administrator to prepare proper financial statements and conduct account reconciliation;
- Support development team with the preparation of proposal related budgets and financial reports for submission to funding sources; and
- Verify the integrity of organizational financial data on an on-going basis.

Ideal candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting.
- Minimum 3+ years accounting experience working in a nonprofit environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- An advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and QuickBooks are needed.
- Previous grant accounting experience is preferred.
- Ability to explain accounting principles to laypersons.
- Comfortable working remotely.

Location: Work from home/New York, NY
Compensation: TBD

Employer Posted:Tuesday, November 03, 2009