Accountant

Candid

1d•Remote

About The Position

Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. We get you the information you need to do good. Candid currently has an opportunity for an Accountant. As a member of the Operations Division Finance team, the Accountant will provide day-to-day management of Accounts Payable, employee expense reports, and General Ledger account reconciliations, all while cultivating positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a major in Finance or Accounting
3-5 years’ Accounts Payable and Accounting experience, with knowledge of 1099 reporting
3 years’ experience working effectively in a fully remote environment
Experience with following financial systems: ERP (NetSuite or similar), Accounts Payable (Tipalti or similar), Expense Reporting (Nexonia or similar)
Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards & practices, and data reconciliation procedures
Experience using Zoom and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); advanced Excel skills preferred
Ability to work autonomously, deliver results without in-person supervision, and tackle multiple priorities simultaneously
Highly detail oriented and well organized with strong attention to detail
Must be a self-starter, trustworthy, conscientious and discreet
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with a can-do approach and ownership
Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Respect Candid culture of meeting deadlines by being flexible during closing periods
Willingness to perform other duties and special projects as needed/requested.
Sensitivity and respect for racial, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural differences.
Champions and represents Candid’s core values: We’re driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive.

Responsibilities

Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Review vendor invoices for accuracy and route to department managers for approval
Process new vendors for onboarding into accounts payable system and respond to vendor inquiries
Process monthly amortizations and review invoices for quarterly and year end accruals
Record bank debits and payments
Reconcile A/P and cash accounts in ERP system
Prepare journal entries for reclass, adjustments and record manual A/P entries
Process 1099s at year end
Respond to various Accounts Payable inquiries from within the organization, including JIRA tickets
Process staff expense reimbursements in expense reporting system, ensuring all expenses adhere to Candid’s Travel & Expense Policy
Reconcile corporate card statements to submitted expense reports
Reconcile “Other Refunds/Reimbursements” account and notify employees of amount due
Maintaining Candid’s accounts payable and employee reimbursement systems (Tipalti and Nexonia). This includes but is not limited to ensuring the system is up to date with correct mapping of GL accounts, project codes, vendors and department/divisions
Setting up employee training to introduce new system upgrades and replacements, and provide detailed user guide
Work with staff and managers to resolve accounts payable and expense report issues
Prepare regular and ad hoc reports to provide details of accounts payable and other expenses
Under direction of Sr. Accounting Manager, implement process improvements and document procedures
Partner with Sr. Accountant to prepare audit schedules, compile supporting documentation, and ensure timely response to auditor requests
Act as backup for Sr. Accountant
Maintain and update related schedules and reports assigned by Sr. Accountant
Special projects as assigned by Sr. Accounting Manager and Sr. Accountant