Part-time Accounting Assistant (Contractor)

Overview Common Future works to close the racial wealth gap. Our current economic system does not work for everyone. Generations of Black and Indigenous communities and other communities of color have been and are currently intentionally locked out of wealth and power, holding us all back. Founded in 2001, Common Future is building a future where all people—no matter their race and class—have power, choice, and ownership over the economy. As a women-led, multiracial organization, our diverse team of strategists, community organizers, financial activists, and policy enthusiasts provides capital, operational support, and strategic partnership to budding solutions addressing racial and economic injustice. To advance racial and economic equity ,Common Future incubates, co-creates, and funds field-defining initiatives and influences key sectors. We collaborate with leaders who have the imagination and courage to rethink our economy. We bring initiatives that model how to build wealth and power in excluded communities to life. Our culture values include centering equity, being the communities we serve, embracing experimentation, reimagining what’s broken, collectively solving problems, and modeling a new way of working. We strive to be an innovator that prioritizes the well-being of our employees. Read more about us at commonfuture.co. Scope of Engagement Common Future is seeking an experienced part-time Accounting Assistant to provide interim accounting support during a Finance team transition. This temporary role will support the day-to-day accounting operations of Common Future and Community Credit Lab (CCL), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The part-time Accounting Assistant will work closely with the Finance team to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, supporting documentation is properly maintained, and assigned accounting activities are completed in accordance with the monthly close schedule. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage recurring accounting responsibilities in a remote environment during the temporary engagement. Scope of Work Accounting Operations Maintain and execute day-to-day accounting operations for Common Future’s two consolidated nonprofit entities (Common Future and Community Credit Lab), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance. Manage the full accounts payable cycle: invoice intake, coding, approval routing, payments, vendor records, W-9s, and annual 1099 support. Support revenue and accounts receivable tracking, including invoicing, payment posting, and reconciliation. Monitor accounting workflows for accuracy and timeliness; proactively identify discrepancies and propose resolutions to the Controller. Reconciliations, Month & Year End Close, and Audit Support Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank, credit card, investment, and balance sheet accounts; monitor transactions and investigations of discrepancies. Complete month-end close tasks, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance checks, to ensure timely and accurate financial statements. Assist with year-end close processes and prepare schedules, confirmations, and documentation required for the annual audit. Controls, Systems & Organizational Support Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures; recommend improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency. Support the maintenance and optimization of Sage Intacct and other cloud-based financial systems; contribute to process documentation, automation, and data integrity. Maintain awareness of nonprofit accounting best practices and contribute to sustaining strong financial operations across the organization. Perform additional duties as needed to support the Finance Team’s goals and evolving organizational priorities. Desired Qualifications 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close. Strong knowledge of general ledger and accrual-basis accounting, with an understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices. Experience managing multiple bank accounts and accounting activity across multiple entities; loan or lending-related accounting experience is a plus. Proficiency with Sage Intacct or a similar accounting system and Microsoft Excel; experience with Google Sheets, Ramp, Salesforce, Asana, Notion, or similar platforms is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workflows and meet recurring deadlines in a remote environment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate financial processes and resolve accounting questions. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven, equity-centered organization. Commitment to timely and accurate financial information that supports organizational decision-making and Common Future’s mission. Competencies for all Common Future team members: Understand the work and organization Project management/planning Relationship building Strong communication Strategic thinking Practices emotional intelligence Compensation and Engagement Details This is a contract part-time position expected to work approximately 20 to 25 hours per week. Compensation and the length of the temporary engagement will be determined in partnership with People Operations based on the final scope of the role and applicable classification. This contract position is intended to address near-term Finance capacity needs while Common Future completes its FY27 budgeting and organizational planning process. The engagement does not guarantee conversion to a permanent position. Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.