scccl
Accountant
Charleston, South Carolina
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
AccountingBudgetingQuickBooksCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeGAAP
About the role
- Summary: The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, preparing financial statements, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the organization's budgeting and grant reporting processes.
- Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and procedures, as well as compliance with state and federal laws and regulations for nonprofit organizations.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to act in a professional and friendly manner.
- Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field
Nice to have
- 6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
- Blackbaud Financial Edge software experience
- QuickBooks Online software experience
- Donor management software experience (e.g., Raiser's Edge).
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB regulations, and IRS reporting requirements for nonprofits.
- CPA or CMA Certification preferred.
- Work Environment
- This is an office-based role with occasional meetings or events outside of normal business hours.
Skills
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofits and IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Assist with coordination of annual financial audits.
- Respond to ad-hoc financial information requests.
- Assist in the annual budgeting process, working with various departments to ensure accurate financial projections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Compensation
- Assist with coordination of annual financial audits.
Benefits
- The Coastal Conservation League offers a competitive suite of benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- life insurance, 403(b) retirement and generous paid time off policies.
Equal opportunity
- Cultivating a diverse and inclusive team is an essential component of the Conservation League's commitment to advancing equity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- The Coastal Conservation League is an equal opportunity employer. The Conservation League does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.
- Cultivating a diverse and inclusive team is an essential component of the Conservation League's commitment to advancing equity.
- Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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