Accountant I (Full-time Remote, North Carolina Based)

Overview

This full-time remote Accountant I position requires the selected candidate to reside in North Carolina. Some travel to the home office for onsite meetings may be necessary.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Record journal entries into the accounting system
• Prepare monthly accruals, reclassifications, and allocations
• Maintain prepaid and asset schedules and record monthly journal entries
• Analyze expenses to ensure proper classification of fixed assets and prepaids
• Support balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests with accuracy and timeliness

Cash & Accounts Receivable Management

• Accurately record and document all incoming cash transactions daily
• Process and record monthly accounts receivable invoices related to administrative revenue
• Proactively contact vendors to collect outstanding refunds owed to the organization
• Propose write-off recommendations for uncollectible accounts receivable

Audit & Compliance Support

• Assist the Accounting Supervisor with the annual financial audit
• Prepare audit schedules reconciling to the trial balance

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Monitor and analyze current processes and schedules to develop more efficient procedures while maintaining accuracy

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field with four (4) years of accounting/auditing experience preparing interpretive, analytical financial statements and reports, or experience in governmental financial systems

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field with two (2) years of similar accounting/auditing experience

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of Excel

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their application to cost, governmental, and nongovernmental accounting
• Ability to monitor, collect, and analyze data to assess accuracy and integrity
• Effective communication skills for delivering presentations and conveying information clearly in oral and written form
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately
• Capability to review and edit others' work and consult on moderately complex issues clearly and concisely

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and credit checks conducted after offer acceptance and prior to start date.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,234 - $76,799 annually, determined by education, experience, market data, and internal equity
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedules including hybrid and remote options
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and management leave
• Dress flexibility

Location

Remote position requiring residence in North Carolina with occasional travel to the home office.