Staff Accountant

Remote

Employment Type

Full-Time

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $29 – $34 per hour
Annual Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 per year

Benefits

Medical insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

About the Role

This fully remote Staff Accountant role supports the financial operations of a mission-driven organization by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant accounting activities. The position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial records that support programs, grants, and ongoing organizational initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily accounting transactions and prepare journal entries with accurate coding.
• Review bank activity and reconcile transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Manage accounts payable operations, including vendor setup and payment processing.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and payees regarding payment procedures.
• Support month-end close activities and assist with financial reporting.
• Reconcile donation and revenue activity between banking records and reporting platforms.
• Coordinate with payroll and benefits partners to ensure accurate expense recording.
• Assist with year-end close, audit preparation, and required tax reporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and internal policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and GAAP principles.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain accountability in a remote setting.

Work Schedule

• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Availability during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET).
• Flexibility to support month-end and year-end close activities as needed.

Why This Role

• Stable, full-time remote accounting position.
• Competitive hourly and annual compensation.
• Meaningful work supporting mission-driven initiatives.
• Opportunity to build expertise in nonprofit and grant-related accounting.

This role is well-suited for an early- to mid-career accounting professional seeking a fully remote position with clear responsibilities, consistent processes, and long-term growth potential.