About the role

  • Accounting Associate working with financial operations of a nonprofit organization focused on fundraising revenue and grants. Responsible for recording donations and maintaining strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

  • Deposit daily into the proper bank accounts all checks received daily, including Donations, Accounts Receivable and Miscellaneous items
  • Accurately record all donations (online, checks, ACH, events, pledges) in the accounting system. Distinguish and track restricted and unrestricted contributions.
  • Prepare and post journal entries related to fundraising revenue.
  • Reconcile donation records between accounting software and donor management systems.
  • Track grant awards and ensure revenue recognition aligns with donor restrictions and accounting standards.
  • Assist in preparing financial reports for grantors and major donors.
  • Reconcile event revenue and expenses.
  • Track sponsorship payments and in-kind contributions.
  • Provide post-event financial summaries and reporting.
  • Monitor outstanding pledges and follow up with Development team as needed.
  • Reconcile fundraising reports to the general ledger.
  • Assist in preparing monthly fundraising revenue reports.
  • Support development of budget-to-actual variance reports for fundraising activities.
  • Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting standards.
  • Provide audit support and documentation as needed.
  • Collaborate with Development team to resolve discrepancies in donor records.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity of donor financial information.
  • Prepare as needed monthly journal entries and any additional account reconciliations related to these journal entries.
  • Track and process Insurance claims.
  • Assist as needed in other Accounts/Receivable tasks.
  • Cross train in various tasks of the other Accounting Associate.
  • Support the Controller in the absence of the Director of Accounting.
  • Assist in other GBFB responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Requirements

  • Associate degree required.
  • 1 to 2 years of directly related experience.
  • Previous experience with cloud-based accounting system as well as expense reporting system.
  • Digital competency, including demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Prior A/P and A/R experience required with an emphasis on A/R.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Must be detailed oriented.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
  • Be able to build and foster relationships across business functions.
  • Must be a flexible team player.
  • Demonstrates the required digital competencies that result in the effective usage of the full range of digital technologies at GBFB.

Job title

Accounting Associate

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$25 - $28 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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