Accountant, Fiscal Sponsorship

TSNE • Boston, MA

3d • $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) ( tsne.org ) is working to build a more just, equitable society. We do this by providing capacity building services, consulting and training services, and operational support for hundreds of nonprofits, foundations, community-based groups, and others working for social change. We are partners and colleagues working collaboratively to support areas critical for organizations, including property management, leadership development and support, finance and accounting, human resources, and organizational development. We live by our values as an organization, and are committed to identifying, including, and valuing the unique skills, perspectives and knowledge of each member of our team. About our Values: Justice - A just society is one in which all people have the dignity, resources, power, and self-determination to fully thrive. We seek to create a more just world in all of our work. Progress - We commit our resources, expertise, and energy to delivering high quality support and services that make movement toward a more just world possible. Impact - We work collaboratively with others to build the capacity and sustainability of organizations who work toward social good. This position is a member of the Accounting team that share responsibility for the receivable and payable functions in a dynamic, fast-paced team-based environment supporting a portfolio of Fiscally Sponsored Organizations (FSOs). The Accounting team is responsible for all accounting functions, handling related administrative tasks, and responding client inquiries. Our Accountants need to be flexible and skilled at multi-tasking to be successful with the varied and changing demands of the work and client needs. The Accountant is responsible for proactively researching and resolving accounting inconsistencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ experience performing accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing functions
• BA/BS degree in accounting or business or equivalent experience required
• Strong analytical, research and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with performing accounts receivable and billing functions
• Proficiency using accounting software and spreadsheets
• Ability to pay close and accurate attention to details
• Ability to adhere to standard and organizational accounting protocols
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to the work of social and economic justice organizations
• Ability to work effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Communication – The ability to effectively exchange ideas, concepts, facts, and data with diverse audiences.
• High standard of integrity, ethics, and professionalism – The highest standards of integrity, ethical practices and professionalism are demonstrated in all aspects of work, including interactions with others, decision-making, and the development and delivery of work product. The ability to integrate core values, equity, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational practices.
• Relationship management – The ability to develop and nurture positive, productive relationships with others.
• Collaboration – The ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally throughout the organization and with others.
• Technologically and organizationally functional – Computer skills and demonstrates willingness to learn additional, specific platforms. Also understands and follows the policies and procedures applicable to all staff.
• Soft Skills including exceptional discretion and judgment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a wide audience.
• Ability to build productive and successful range of relationships and effectively serve in roles ranging from trusted advisor, teammate, subject matter expert and to coach.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and some understanding of fostering an inclusive, culturally sensitive, environment.
• Willing to ask questions, learn, and constructively share and accept feedback.
• Must be adaptable to a range of audiences and dynamics.
• Just do good work by providing high quality work in fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills are necessary.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple changing priorities and projects, and be organized and detail oriented.
• Provide excellent customer service by being on-time and accurate.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit accounting, federal fund, and Concur experience desired

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable – 50%
• Prepare invoices for review by FSO Executive Directors
• Create new Customers in Salesforce
• Submit invoices to customers for payment
• Post invoices in accounting system according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations
• Record cash receipts received on behalf of FSOs
• Maintain reconciliation systems to ensure invoices are submitted in a timely fashion and coded correctly in the accounting system
• Contact customers about outstanding receivable balances
• Work with Accounting Manager to write off bad debt
• Prepare journal entries related to AR transactions.
• Accounts Payable – 40%
• Audit invoice submissions
• Audit expense report submissions
• Coordinate with Contracts department for contract amendments or issues
• Review contracts and process contract execution payments
• Manually enter payment request to Concur on behalf of limited FSOs as needed
• Manually enter emergency payment requests
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments
• Respond to issues related to invoices and payments
• Send reminder to FSOs for un-submitted invoices
• Create new vendors including banking information for ACH payments as needed
• Provide Concur Invoice training and assist with Concur related issues
• Assist FSOs, GFMs, and GFAs with disbursement inquiries
• Process monthly stipend payments via upload as needed
• Prepare journal entries related to AP transactions
• Prepare credit memos as needed.
• Department Resource and Support – 5%
• Act as departmental resource on AR and AP processes
• Act as departmental resource on grants/contracts process
• Provide operational support to accounting staff on processes, systems, and software.
• General Accounting – 5%
• Provide back up for all accounting functions
• Ability to proactively research and resolve accounting inconsistencies
• Participate in annual audits – prepare and review schedules, pull documentation, etc.
• Provide direct FSO services as needed
• Stay abreast of changes in GAAP and other regulatory requirements including Federal Cost Allowability (Cost Principles).
• Complete other tasks and projects related to the job, as needed.

Benefits

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans
• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• Up to $1,080.00 in annual commuter subsidy
• $10 monthly cell phone stipend.
• No meetings after noon on Fridays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees