Staff Accountant

Convergent Research

. Record journal, prepaid, accrual, payroll, and intercompany entries across entities .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, including fund accounting and reconciliations, while effectively collaborating with finance teams and adhering to GAAP standards. Proficient in preparing audit schedules and managing financial entries across multiple entities.

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Fund AccountingReconciliation ExperienceAudit PreparationGAAP ComplianceAccounting Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesBank ReconciliationPayroll ReconciliationRevenue TrackingAccounts Receivable ManagementAccounts Payable ManagementFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisFixed Asset ManagementLease Schedule Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityFeedback Reception

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SoftwareSpreadsheets

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingPublic AccountingResearch OrganizationsInternal ControlsSOPsSingle AuditForm 990

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Record journal, prepaid, accrual, payroll, and intercompany entries across entities
Perform bank, account, payroll expense, and benefits liability reconciliations
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
Prepare entries and reconciliations for US/UK consolidation
Record revenue and track donor restrictions and releases
Code bank transactions and maintain fixed asset and lease schedules
Resolve discrepancies
Handle AR invoicing and review AR and AP agings
Support year-end 1099s
Support year-end audit and tax preparation, including the annual audit, Single Audit, and Form 990
Follow SOPs and internal controls, document processes, and suggest workflow and systems improvements
Report to the Controller and collaborate with Finance & Accounting Managers and the broader finance team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more years of accounting experience, or three or more years with a master's degree
Ideally, experience in nonprofits, public accounting, or research organizations
Understanding of fund accounting, net asset restrictions, and recording contributions and grants
Experience performing reconciliations and tracing and resolving variances
Experience with multiple entities, clients, or funding sources
Understanding of intercompany activity, allocations, and restricted gifts and grants
Experience preparing audit schedules or supporting documentation
Attention to material details and ability to raise compliance or GAAP questions
Comfort with accounting systems and spreadsheets and ability to learn new tools quickly
Ability to explain journal entries to non-finance colleagues
Willingness to receive feedback, ask questions, and grow in accounting

Benefits

Comp & perks

A rare chance to build institutional architecture for frontier science and work with experts from different fields
Competitive salary of $115,000 a year
5–10% premium for especially high cost of labor locations or the NYC office
Up to a 6% 401(k) match
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance, with most options fully covered for the employee and dependents
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance options
19 holidays, including a full week off at the end of the year
3 weeks PTO with tenure increases
Separate sick and parental leave allotments
Fertility benefits and childcare reimbursement
Education and professional development benefits
Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities
Three offsite team retreats per year and additional opportunities to meet teammates in person