Accounting Associate

About the Company:Charter Impact empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations, and business management. We accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within our team and with our clients to support their communities. We are a remote first company growing on a national scale and are continuously seeking qualified candidates to join us. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated professionals who are committed to supporting the team in an environment of growth and change.Role Summary: The Accounting Associate is a level-one accounting role designed to introduce team members to the non-profit and charter school accounting field. Depending on training, experience and knowledge level, the areas of responsibility include recording financial transactions, cash maintenance, participating in month-end close and providing accounts payable support as needed. This position reports to an Accounting Manager and provides ongoing career growth opportunities with experiential training and development. This position is remote to candidates based in AZ, CA, CO, CT, ID, IL, MI, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT and/or WA. Responsibilities Cash MaintenancePrepare weekly bank reconciliations and cash position reportsRecord cash receipts in the general ledgerAssist with journal entries and review of other monthly transactions as neededMonth-End ClosingFollow-up with clients on backup requestsFollow-up with appropriate entities on outstanding revenuesPerform month-end close procedures and print financial statementsEnter and post journal entries, including accruals as assigned by Staff/Senior AccountantReview and code credit/debit card transactionsPrepare various schedules for balance sheet support including amortization and fixed asset schedulesOther DutiesAssist the Staff Accountant in completing grant compliance reports and budget-to-actual variance reports for assigned clientsBe a resource for clients when questions arise regarding banking, reporting and other accounting mattersAssist in the resolution of inquiries from clients, governmental agencies and auditorsAssist in special projects and year-end audit schedule preparationPerform other duties as assigned by the Accounting ManagerServe as a back-up to review AP entries when invoices volume increasesAdditional duties as assignedRequirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Associate's degree/Accounting certification with 2-3 years of relevant accounting experienceNon-profit experience is a plusCPA license or CPA-eligibility is a plusKnowledge of financial and accounting record-keeping purposes, methods, and practicesIntermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills; advanced Excel skills are a plusStrong English grammar and communication skills (oral and written)Ability to maintain, encourage, and participate in a collaborative team environment with clients and Charter Impact staffAbility to adapt quickly to changeAbility to learn the rules, regulations, and technical procedures specific to processing payroll for non-profit organizations and charter schoolsAbility to understand and follow directions independentlyAbility to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and quicklyAbility to prepare a variety of accurate financial reports and summariesAbility to identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and financial documentsExperience with Sage Intacct or other similar Non-Profit Accounting systems is a plusWhat's in it for You? As a remote-first organization, we embrace flexibility and collaboration across teams. To support your success, we provide a company-issued laptop along with essential accessories, including a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, to help you create a productive remote workspace.Opportunities to connect: Engage in frequent virtual and in-person team-building events.Incredible colleagues: Work alongside a passionate team making a real impact.Competitive compensation & benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match—and much more!Generous paid time off: Receive 11 paid company holidays and a winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.Employee Referral Bonus Program: Earn a bonus for successful referrals.$68,640 - $72,000 a year This position has a base salary of $68,640 - $72,000 annual, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance, business needs and business results. Charter Impact strives to be an employer of choice for highly motivated and mission-driven professionals. We are committed to fostering a team environment where all members work together to achieve common goals, and where staff are supported, challenged and inspired in their work.