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Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant provides administrative support to the internal accounting department by ensuring the efficient operations of the accounting team. The role requires a high energy and enthusiastic professional with strong organizational skills, an ability to work independently and with a team, and a strong desire to take on new challenges.

Responsibilites

  • Organize and maintain workflow calendars, schedule meetings and take meeting notes
  • Maintain filling system in the accounting software for financial information, records and documents to ensure easy accessibility and adherence to records retention
  • Research, update and maintain accounting policies
  • Cut, mail, log and deposit checks
  • Maintain correspondence in email inbox
  • Format financial reports for executives and board packets
  • Assist with annual audits and tax returns
  • Assist with reports and requests as needed

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required with 1-2 years of experience
  • OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and up to 1 year of experience
  • Prior work experience in a support or administrative position required; prior experience supporting financial or fundraising functions a plus
  • Microsoft Office 365 tools, Advanced Excel skills, software systems such as ANDAR, bill.com and QuickBooks
  • Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required
  • Self-starter with minimal supervision needed, with ability to work well with various teams

Application Instructions

Working at Global Impact

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for more than one year. Visa sponsorship is not available. This is a full-time position with the potential to be fully remote – you must be able to work most hours in the eastern or central time zone.  Local candidates will participate in a hybrid working model, with one day in the office per week and one extra engagement day in the office per month. Position has the availability for some flexible hours. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.

At Global Impact, we passionately celebrate a culture of belonging. We are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our work will grow and transform philanthropy, our global community, and ourselves.  

Global Impact encourages individuals of underrepresented backgrounds including race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation to apply for this position.

The salary range is $42-$47K, depending on the experience you have.

On top of the competitive salary that we are offering, you will receive 12 paid holidays, 4 flex holidays and 25 paid days off. We provide an excellent benefits plan including paid parental leave, medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and a 401K program. 

We look forward to hearing from you!