Murmuration is looking for an Accountant to play a key role in our day-to-day financial operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payments, managing expenses, maintaining clean reconciliations, and supporting month-end close and audit-related activities, all within our remote, mission-driven environment.
What You'll Do
- Process accounts payable transactions accurately and timely, including invoice intake, coding, and obtaining approvals; prepare payments for review and execution.
- Manage our virtual card program, including vendor setup, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
- Manage staff reimbursement and expense approvals.
- Prepare and issue customer and partner billings; track receivables and follow up as needed to ensure timely collection.
- Review and confirm sales and use tax calculations and filings prepared through our sales tax engine; maintain supporting documentation and schedules.
- Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Support month-end close processes by preparing journal entries, maintaining close schedules, and ensuring timely completion of assigned close 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 improve accounting processes, documentation, and workflows, and support implementation of improvements.
- Collaborate effectively in a remote, mission-driven environment.
What We're Looking For
- 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 & Compensation
- Salary: $87,076
- 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.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in the United States.
Murmuration is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin.
