Financial Services Junior Accountant

Position Overview:

Global Impact is actively seeking a Financial Services Accountant to join our growing Fiscal Services team. Fiscal Service team supports the accounting function for a variety of diverse clients, primarily in the nonprofit sector. The ideal candidate will possess a high aptitude for learning new systems and processes, loves interfacing with a variety of clients, enjoys a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, can take general direction and “run with it,” and thrives as a member of team.

Job Summary:

The Financial Services Junior Accountant provides outsource accounting services to clients and supports other financial service engagements including DAF and fiscal sponsorships. The Junior Accountant is primarily responsible for collecting, reconciling, and summarizing accounting information, and maintaining financial records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist on the month end closing procedures.
• Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations for most balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare all required journal entries including but not limited to payroll, depreciation, and expensing of prepaid items.
• Assist the annual preparation of client’s budgets.
• Assist with external auditors at year end with preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
• Assist with month end charity distribution process.
• Assist with bank reconciliations for siscal sponsor clients.

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other related education.
• 3+ years of Accounting experience preferably in a Non-Profit organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Customer service focus is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an effective team player.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize; must be organized.
• Experience using Great Plains
• MS Office suite experience

Global Impact’s headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia. Interested candidates should submit salary history and expectations along with cover letter and resume to recruiting@charity.org

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.