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Cultural Survival · 1 week ago

Accountant— Remote in US

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

5+ years exp

Cultural Survival is an Indigenous-led NGO that advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights. The Accountant role is essential for maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting organizational decision-making through accurate financial reporting and record-keeping.

AssociationCommunitiesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting

Ensure timely and accurate data entry and record-keeping in compliance with GAAP

Manage payroll processing, including reviewing, approving, and ensuring compliance with labor laws

Revise financial accounts, including bank statements and investment records, monthly

Handle grants and donations, ensuring proper tracking, allocation, and reporting

Responsible for funds disbursement to vendors and to field staff outside the USA

Managing cash receipts

Processing inter-account bank transfers

Ensuring compliance with credit card policies and reconciling charges

Maintaining adherence to CS’s Records and Record Retention Policy

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements

Assist with developing and monitoring the annual budget

Provide financial insights to support leadership and the Finance Committee's decision-making

Participate in financial planning and analysis to support strategic organizational goals

Facilitate the annual audit process and ensure compliance with tax filing requirements, including IRS Form 990

Develop and enforce internal controls to protect organizational assets

Periodically review vendor records to ensure compliance with policies

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data

Work with HR to align payroll schedules and benefit deductions

Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, updates, and terminations in plans such as health and life insurance. This task is performed as needed, in coordination with HR, which provides necessary employee information and communicates plan details to staff

Collaborate on annual benefit plan renewals and provide financial analysis to support decision-making

Assist in the financial aspects of employee onboarding and offboarding

Collaborate with the Senior Accounting & Office Manager to implement financial strategies

Serve as the primary point of contact for financial questions from internal and external stakeholders

Train and mentor staff on financial processes and tools

Represent the Finance department in cross-functional meetings and external audits

Qualification

Accounting principlesNonprofit accountingFinancial reportingGrant complianceSage IntacctCPA certificationIndigenous languageFluency in EnglishSpanishOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication abilities

Required

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required

Fluency in English is required

A minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit organizations, including audits, grants compliance, and budgeting support

Proficiency in accounting software, with Sage Intacct as preferred

Experience in preparing and analyzing financial reports

Comprehensive understanding of grant compliance and accounting standards

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information

Willingness and ability to travel 2–4 times per year to attend Cultural Survival's Bazaar and other events, with all travel costs covered by the organization

Preferred

CPA certification or equivalent is strongly preferred, particularly for responsibilities related to audits, compliance, and financial strategy development

Candidates who are proficient in Spanish are strongly preferred for this role

Fluency in an Indigenous language is also highly desirable

Nonprofit experience is strongly preferred

Lived experience in Indigenous communities or community-based financial work is also valued and may be considered in place of some traditional pathways