Position:Senior Accounting Associate (Full Time, Remote)

Organization:Accelerate Change

Reports to: Director of Finance, Stephanie Vicente

Direct Reports: N/A

Location: Full-time, 100% remote position in the United States (from home or co-working space) with occasional travel once every 2-3 months

COVID-19: We take Covid-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our Covid safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law. For employees based in the state of Florida and Texas, the COVID-19 vaccine is encouraged but not required due to Florida and Texas state laws.

About Accelerate Change

Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media. Our programs include:

• Scaling emerging cultural media properties
• Investing in established cultural media properties
• Building influencer networks
• Leading a digital media lab
• Driving civic engagement campaigns

Learn more about our theory of change, approach, and impact athttps://acceleratechange.org/about/

Our team is made up of digital media innovators and operators who bring a mix of tech, business, civic engagement, and media backgrounds. Meet our team and learn more about our culture athttps://acceleratechange.org/values-team/

About the Position

Accelerate Change is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive accounting professional to manage financial transactions and maintain accurate records. As a Senior Accounting Associate, youll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and reporting while working closely with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can collaborate effectively and is committed to improving financial processes. In our growing organization, were looking for someone who embraces change, takes initiative, and actively supports our commitment to equity and inclusion.

Heres what you could expect to do as Senior Accounting Associate (key responsibilities):

Accounts Payable and Vendor Payment Oversight

• Oversee financial transactions for outgoing vendor payments via our AP system, Ramp, ensuring timely and accurate processing of checks and electronic transfers. Support with any reconciliations in accounting software as needed.
• Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approvals before processing payments, addressing discrepancies as needed
• Monitor accounts regularly for nonpayments, delayed payments, or other issues and take appropriate action to resolve them promptly
• Manage monthly reconciliation of credit card statements in accounting software, Netsuite

Accounts Receivable and Donation Support

• Manage posting of check donations, ACH, and wire transfers, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation in collaboration with the Development Team
• Track and prepare stock donation data and royalty payments to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage and process monthly partner invoicing in collaboration with our Programs and Operations teams

Month End and General Ledger Reconciliation

• Support the Senior Accounting Manager with monthly and annual close processes
• Support with general ledger upkeep to ensure smooth and compliant monthly and annual close cycles

Collaborate on Financial Processes

• Contribute to improving financial processes and systems, including supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc projects, reporting, and communications as needed

Well also look for the Senior Accounting Associate to:

• TBD.As part of a rapidly growing organization, youll need to embrace change and that your responsibilities will shift over time. Pitching in to help with the needs of your department and the overall Central Team is an important part of your role.
• Help advance our goal of becoming an anti-racist organization.Within your role, apply equitable work practices, challenge white supremacy, and help make our programs more inclusive. Center our understanding that multiple systems of oppression intersect with racism and be an active part of our values work.
• Serve as a resource to our networks of partners.Help amplify partner successes, make connections between partners and facilitate learning sharing, and offer your expertise to partners in our networks wherever it makes sense.
• Take an entrepreneurial approach to their work and learning new skills.In our fast-paced, unstructured environment, we love it when staff first try to figure things out on their own and then ask for help if theyre stuck.
• Seek out opportunities to deepen their skills on current/emerging platforms and with lean startup methodology.We take an individualized approach to growth where staff have the chance to explore and propose development opportunities that align with their interests and the teams priorities.

What Were Looking For

• Commitment to social change.Accelerate Change is a mission-driven workplace focused on civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities. You have a demonstrated commitment to this work and youd like to be part of a team of people who do, too.
• 3+ years experience with key responsibilities: We’re looking for an accounting professional with at least three years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations, with a strong track record in vendor payments, invoice verification, and financial reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive in resolving payment issues, and committed to accuracy and compliance. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborate effectivel…