The Temporary Accountant reports to the Finance and Accounting Manager and provides in-house expertise in a specialized area of Finance.
The Temporary Accountant is responsible for preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, budgets, and cost allocation for ThinkWell Institute, a non-profit organization, and field office support. This position is responsible for payroll, benefits, reporting amp; compliance. The Accountant will oversee the processing and data entry for accounts payable, deposit entries, reconciliations, and other accounting duties.
This position is a full-time, temporary position. The temporary Accountant is fully remote, and can be based anywhere ThinkWell has a presence. This is temporary position is for 4 months.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure accounting activities are recorded in appropriate systems to ensure accurate reporting
- Follow the company’s established accounting processes
- Record payroll for ThinkWell Institute in a timely and accurate manner
- Support payroll for global ThinkWell entities amp; offices
- Month-end allocations amp; cost reporting
- Prepare Journal Entries
- Reconcile amp; balance general ledger accounts
- Assist with and prepare documentation for third party financial audits
- Assist with preparation of quarterly financial packets to be presented at the board meetings
- Monthly General Ledger Account Reconciliations and Adjusting Journal Entry Processing
- Cash Flow Reporting
- Month End Reporting
- Support all Accounts Payable Specialist duties
- Bank Reconciliations
- Provide support for field and domestic programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems (Timekeeping/Expense Reporting) and processes
- Think big
- Influence the conversation
- Empower others
- Be exceptional
- Always question
- Relate authentically
- Evolve by learning
we are:
ThinkWell core values are our fundamental organizational guiding principles. They define our corporate culture, influence our behavior at work and help us achieve our mission. Our values are:
you are:
ThinkWell core competencies are foundational skills and behaviors that align with our values and are expected of all employees.
An entrepreneurial, results-oriented ‘do-er’ with a willingness to take risk, think big and challenge conventional wisdom.
A change maker who reaches independent judgement with an open mind, influences the conversation, and seeks innovation.
Able to help create an empowering environment in which everyone feels free to take initiative, be accountable and fail intelligently (learn from mistakes).
A collaborative colleague who engages constructively with people from different cultures, orientations, and perspectives and maintains positive relations in a virtual world.
Principally motivated by a growth mindset, meaning the pursuit of knowledge, experience, and self-improvement. You always question and continuously learn.
Authentic, honest, direct, self-aware and open to giving and receiving feedback.
Requirements
Your qualifications
- BA/BS and 5+ years experience or graduate degree and 3+ years experience;
- Relevant work experience in the specific area of technical expertise. Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences;
- Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles;
- Intermediate level experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite required;
- Experience with Nexonia and Tipalti is a plus;
- Experience in international development is required and Non-Profit Accounting experience is a plus;
- A team player, motivated to provide subject matter expertise with a collaborative, customer service orientation;
- Demonstrated ability to complete tasks quickly, thoroughly and conscientiously with attention to detail and a responsive, ‘can-do’ attitude;
- A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work;
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external vendors and stakeholders;
- Full English fluency, second language a plus;
- Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas.