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Cultural Survival · 1 month ago

Accountant - Remote in the United States

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 and supports their self-determination and cultures. The Accountant role is essential for maintaining the organization's financial integrity, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and managing daily accounting functions. This position involves preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate records, and supporting decision-making through timely financial information.

AssociationCommunitiesNon Profit

No H1B

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

CPA certificationNonprofit accounting experienceSage IntacctFinancial reportingGrant complianceBudgeting supportFluency in Indigenous languageFluency in EnglishSpanishOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication abilities