United States Remote (Country)

Murmuration is hiring an Accountant

Responsibilities

  • Handle accounts payable transactions, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment preparation.
  • Oversee the virtual card program, including vendor setup, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
  • Manage staff reimbursements and expense approvals.
  • Prepare and send customer and partner invoices, track receivables, and ensure timely collection.
  • Review and verify sales and use tax calculations and filings, maintain supporting documentation.
  • Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies.
  • Support month-end close processes by preparing journal entries, maintaining close schedules, and completing assigned tasks.
  • Maintain organized and auditable financial records in accordance with internal controls and nonprofit accounting standards.
  • Assist with preparation of schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings, and other external reviews for both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.
  • Respond to audit, tax, and internal inquiries by gathering data, preparing analyses, and providing clear explanations.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, documentation, and workflows, and support implementation of improvements.
  • Collaborate effectively in a remote, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on responsibility for accounts payable and general ledger activities.
  • Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Experience supporting audits and/or tax filings through the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Comfort working in a remote environment.
  • Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel or Google Sheets.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a nonprofit organization, including exposure to 501(c)(3) and/or 501(c)(4) entities.
  • Familiarity with sales tax compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Experience managing or supporting virtual card or other modern AP payment programs.
  • Familiarity with SaaS billing or partner invoicing models.
  • Experience with accounting software commonly used in nonprofit or technology-enabled organizations.
  • Prior experience improving or documenting accounting processes and internal controls.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members.
  • Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match.
  • A flexible unlimited PTO plan.
  • Generous paid parental leave.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • A company laptop.
  • A flexible remote work environment.
  • A home office setup stipend for all new employees.
  • Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses.
  • A yearly professional development fund.
  • Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help.
  • Yearly in-person staff retreats.
  • A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Compensation

Not specified

Work Arrangement

Remote

Team

Mission-driven

Other

We work hard to create a culture of care to ensure that our staff are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives.

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Murmuration
Murmuration is a nonprofit organization that amplifies the power of civic engagement by providing data, digital tools, and research-driven insights to community-focused organizations so that together we can create an America where everyone can lead healthy, free, and dignified lives.
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Posted 5 months ago