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Junior Staff Accountant
American Rivers. Support the Finance and Accounting team in performing accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and organizational guidelines .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the Finance and Accounting team in performing accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and organizational guidelines
- Process vendor invoices, verify approvals and coding, and maintain documentation and audit trails for federal award transactions
- Prepare and process electronic payments, ACH transfers, and check disbursements
- Verify vendor documentation and maintain accurate vendor records
- Ensure vendor setup complies with internal controls, procurement standards, and OMB Uniform Guidance
- Record and reconcile incoming payments, grant reimbursements, donor contributions, and other receivables
- Prepare and submit invoices to funding agencies and clients
- Track outstanding receivables and follow up on delayed payments or discrepancies
- Process and record federal award drawdowns and reimbursements
- Prepare journal, adjusting, and closing entries
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet general ledger reconciliations
- Identify, investigate, and correct discrepancies
- Prepare and issue annual Form 1099-NEC/MISC to vendors
- Provide schedules and reconciliations to auditors and management
- Assist with annual audits, single audits, and other financial reviews
- Support preparation of financial schedules, reports, and grant-related reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS, DOL, OMB, and other applicable state and federal regulations
- Perform other duties and special projects as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field desired
- Internship or relevant coursework experience is a plus
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote environment
- Well organized with high attention to detail
- Ability to take initiative and follow through with minimal direction
- Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed colleagues
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including phone, email, and video conferencing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe software
- Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated home workspace
- Personal commitment to American Rivers’ mission
- Must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance
- After one year of service, 3% employer contribution with 100% vesting upon participation
- Four weeks of paid leave
- Eleven paid holidays
- Three floating holidays
- Sick leave
- Focus Fridays with no internal meetings
- Professional development opportunities
- Home office stipend
- Sabbatical leave every seven years
- Paid parental leave of six weeks with one year of service
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities