General Accountant and Compliance Coordinator

Overview

This role involves managing day-to-day accounting, loan servicing support, and compliance activities for the organization and its New Markets Tax Credit subsidiary. The position is full-time, exempt, and benefits-eligible.

• Status: Full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible
• Location: Remote, anywhere in South Dakota or within 100 miles of Renner, SD
• Salary: $58,000 to $70,000
• Apply by: November 16, 2026, or until filled

Responsibilities

Accounting & financial operations

• Handle day-to-day accounting for:
  • the organization
  • its New Markets Tax Credit subsidiary
• Accounts payable:
  • code invoices
  • run ACH payments
  • set up new vendors and collect W-9s
  • prepare and file 1099s
  • process staff expense reports and credit card receipts
• Accounts receivable:
  • prepare invoices
  • record deposits
  • set up borrower payments
  • follow up on past-due accounts
• Reconcile every bank and credit card account monthly.
• Close the books each month and each year, and help prepare for the annual audit.
• Assist with preparing loan closing documents alongside the lending team.

Compliance & reporting

• Support compliance with the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund, investors, and funders by ensuring reports are accurate and submitted on time.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, including daily collaboration and accounting direction/training.

Travel

• Travel to the office in Renner, SD at least six times a year for staff meetings and retreats (travel expenses covered).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • payables
  • receivables
  • reconciliations
  • month-end close
• Proficiency and comfort with QuickBooks and Excel.
• Demonstrated track record of accuracy.
• Ability to use AI platforms in daily work.
• Willingness to keep work transparent and visible to the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nonprofit or fund accounting, loan servicing, or compliance reporting for grants, the CDFI Fund, or New Markets Tax Credits.
• Experience automating processes.
• Experience helping prepare for audits.
• Note: CDFI and New Markets Tax Credit experience is not required; training will be provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $58,000 to $70,000
• Time off:
  • four weeks of paid vacation
  • 15 paid holidays including your birthday
  • summer Friday afternoons off
  • paid personal time
• Insurance (individual premiums covered):
  • health
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
• Healthy living allowance: annual
• Retirement: 3 percent of salary contributed to a 401k before you contribute, plus a match up to another 3 percent
• Professional development: budget for courses, conferences, and certifications, plus leadership coaching with a certified coach
• Work-from-home support: home office equipment and furniture, plus a monthly work-from-home stipend

Location

Remote in South Dakota (anywhere in South Dakota) or within 100 miles of Renner, SD.