Accounting Assistant

The Family Conservancy creates equitable opportunities for all children to thrive and experience wellbeing throughout their lives, because of their first five years of life represent the most important period of human development.

Salary Range

$20 – $25

Benefits Offered

• Medical Insurance (The Family Conservancy offers health insurance to all full time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dependent Care Accounts
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching up to 2%
• Yearly 5% employer retirement contribution
• Paid Vacation
• Agency paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules (Hybrid)

Job Summary

At The Family Conservancy, finances ensure the success of our Programs and Mission. We’re looking for

a qualified accounting assistant to help keep our finances and budgets on track with unwavering

accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a natural passion for analysis and knowledge of financial

transactions within the organization. The Accounting Assistant will assist with the preparation financial

records including invoices and reports to track the organization’s financial grant activities. Reporting to

the Director of Finance, the accounting assistant will play an important support role, clarifying the

financial outlook of our agency with precise, proactive measures.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly grant invoices and reports.
• Manages grant records, communicates information, and insights for Staff Accountants.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and provides information for the close the monthly books.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable or grant drawdowns, and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Works with Staff Accountants to create grant budgets.
• Assists with filing grant reports with federal, state, and local government agencies, and other grantors.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports.
• Continue professional education by participating in webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and data-visualization communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with departments, outside partners, and colleagues
• Respectful communication
• Growth-oriented discussion
• Shared responsibilities
• Commitment to growth mindset
• Commitment to professional growth through self-reflection and ongoing education
• Ability to display patience, flexibility, curiosity, and resilience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, and accounting software.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of related experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of working at a desk and working on a computer.

The Family Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic.