Volunteer Accounting

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Peacebuilding Solutions is looking for assistance with accounting and finance support on a volunteer basis and someone who is also passionate about our mission to empower displaced communities. This is a remote position with all work done online or over the phone.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing financial information within the 501(c)3 organization including; researching, analyzing, preparing reports, as well as recommending financial actions. Effective financial practices are critical to the programs and administration at Peacebuilding Solutions.

Responsibilities may include:

• Partner with departments to determine financial needs

• Prepare account entries and recommend actions by compiling and analyzing account information

• Summarize financial status by collecting information and preparing statements

• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

• Reconcile financial discrepancies, guide accounting activities, and maintain accounting controls by coordinating and answering questions

• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements

• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations

• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation

• Complete and update tax documents for the 501(c)3 organization which includes Form 990

• Interact professionally with donors; handling tax receipts for in-kind and cash donations

Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic understanding of accounting practices and procedures

• Experience or skills with bookkeeping, sending and recording invoices, accounts payable & receivable, filing taxes and payroll, financial statement preparation

• Highly developed organizational and planning skills

• Skilled with computer or internet financial software

• Ability to function as part of a team but also self-directed

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Creative problem-solving skills & strategic thinking skills

• A passion for the mission of Peacebuilding Solutions

• Lots of energy and sense of humor