Non-profit Accountant/Bookkeeper

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Bridges to Independence seeks a volunteer with demonstrated expertise in general non-profit accounting. The individuals(s) must understand and accurately implement accounting policies and procedures to safeguard the organization’s assets; and promote an environment of compliance with government and grantor regulations. The Accountant should be detail oriented, analytical and well organized, demonstrate strong technological and communication skills, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with the CFO to clean-up accounting to align with programs and funding sources.
2. Develop internal control procedures for critical financial functions (e.g. billing, requisitions, travel management).
3. Management of processing and monitoring of transactions into Quickbooks.
4. Administer and classify grants, including expenditure analysis and approval.
5. Analyze program budgets (grant expenses, revenues, and receivables) to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant requirements.
6. Deal with revenue-based grants and capital-based grants.
7. Ensure that government grants be recognized for accounting purposes when conditions of grant have been met.
8. Forecast grant financial performance.
9. Close out grants.
10. Prepare journal entries into the general ledger (revenues and expenses) by classifying appropriate category to
11. Participate in month and quarterly closes
12. Prepare expense reports.
13. Submit reimbursement claims for grant-funded programs.
14. Ensure compliance with grant compliance reviews and audits from external agencies.
15. Other ad hoc, small projects.