Accountant, Specialist

Make-A-Wish America

. Perform accounting functions for chapters using Shared Financial Services (SFS) to ensure financials are recorded accurately and timely .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $52,194 - $57,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, GAAP, and financial statement preparation, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in Salesforce and NetSuite. Capable of managing sensitive information with confidentiality while supporting nonprofit organizations in their financial operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting2+ Years Of Accounting ExperienceFinancial Accounting KnowledgeNetSuite ExperienceSalesforce Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationBank ReconciliationJournal Entry RecordingVariance ReportingAudit Planning Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Business EthicsAbility To Handle Sensitive InformationRelationship BuildingRemote Work Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelSalesforceNetSuite

Industry Keywords

GAAPNonprofit OrganizationsFinancial ReportingShared Financial ServicesAudit Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform accounting functions for chapters using Shared Financial Services (SFS) to ensure financials are recorded accurately and timely
Support chapters using SFS in accounting functions
Commit donation batches to Salesforce and post to NetSuite general ledger
Review check requests for proper coding and approvals
Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for review
Record journal entries for monthly financial activity
Prepare financial reporting packages, including monthly variance reports
Review, research, and analyze data
Respond to inquiries from chapter staff
Assist with gathering information and documents for the annual audit process
Help prepare chapter audit workbooks
Assist with custom reports and queries in NetSuite and/or Excel
Build and maintain relationships with chapters
Provide support for Support Team Staff
Perform other assigned job-related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa or other immigration sponsorship is not provided
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience in related field required
2+ years of experience required; experience in accounting and/or financial reporting preferred
Knowledge of financial accounting, GAAP, and financial statement preparation
Familiarity with audit planning processes and procedures
Excellent knowledge of accounting and information systems applications, preferably in a non-profit environment
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel
Experience in Salesforce and NetSuite is helpful
Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations strongly preferred
Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality and possess strong business ethics
Ability to thrive in a remote environment
Ability to travel up to 10%
May require work outside a traditional Monday–Friday work week and outside normal business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness
Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires
Competitive PTO starting at 15 days, with enhanced time off for senior roles
10 Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
2 Personal Days accrued annually
Parental Leave
Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
Individual and Leadership Development
Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability