Accountant

Core responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Controller and Senior Accounting Manager to complete monthly general ledger, adjusting entries, and closing processes, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist with the preparation of IRS Form 990 and other year-end financial reporting requirements
• Prepare year-end audit workpapers in partnership with the Controller, external accounting firm, and Senior Accounting manager, and assist in appropriate areas relating to external audit and financial reporting
• Oversee organizational purchasing card system to include card issuance, reviewing card limits, managing vendor relationship, and assessing purchasing card policies

This role supports the organization's mission to ensure all children in rural places achieve success by maintaining strong financial systems and controls that enable effective resource allocation toward educational programs and partnerships.

Required skills, experience, qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or bachelor’s degree in relevant field with accounting certificate, required; CPA highly desirable
• At least 3 years of experience preparing for profit or nonprofit financial statements
• At least 3 years of experience reviewing and submitting for profit or nonprofit tax returns
• At least 3 years of experience reconciling organizational bank accounts to the general ledger
• At least 2 years of experience performing the monthly general ledger closing process for a for profit or nonprofit organization

Compensation, perks, culture highlights:

• Remote work possibility with local, state, and sometimes national travel required
• Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET with in-office, hybrid and/or remote work a possibility
• No salary information provided in the description

Partners for Rural Impact’s ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability, with a focus on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success through place-based partnerships in Appalachia and beyond.