Staff Accountant - Finance and Operations

Core responsibilities:

• Manage accurate, reliable, and timely transaction posting for cash transactions, prepaid expenses, ad hoc journal entries, and grants in QuickBooks Online
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable in Bill.com, including maintaining vendor and customer records
• Prepare and upload journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support monthly close in accordance with GAAP
• Coordinate audit support requests and support annual filings including Form 990
• Serve as point of contact for registered agent, insurance broker/carrier, and external counsel, and own annual Finance/Admin compliance checklist

This role supports accurate financial management and smooth internal operations for an organization that enhances the scientific output of the Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time, contributing to humankind's understanding of the Universe.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or similar role in a non-profit environment
• Demonstrated experience with creating and uploading journal entries, account reconciliations, and recurring financial processes (A/P, A/R)
• Proficiency with Excel for financial analysis and reporting, with comfort working with complex spreadsheets and formulas
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to thrive in a remote working team

No specific benefits, compensation, or perks mentioned in the posting. The position is described as a 12-month term with possibility of extension based on organizational needs and funding.

The LSST Discovery Alliance is a non-profit organization that enhances the scientific output of the unprecedented astronomy research initiative that will transform humankind's understanding of the Universe - the Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time.