Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Unite America is a non-partisan philanthropic venture fund that invests in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan election reforms. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations across a complex, multi-entity organization by maintaining accurate financial records, managing transactions and reconciliations, supporting month-end close, and strengthening accounting processes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and maintain supporting schedules for the month-end close
- Maintain accurate financial records across multiple legal entities and ensure the general ledger is complete and up to date
- Prepare, record, and reconcile inter-entity transactions and allocations across legal entities
- Reconcile cash accounts and verify that cash balances and transactions are accurately recorded
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, payments, and collections
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, escalating complex or unusual issues as appropriate
- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation supporting financial reporting and audit requests
- Process a high volume of accounting transactions accurately and on time
- Identify and implement practical improvements to day-to-day accounting processes that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
- Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and respond to financial information requests
- Collaborate with the Controller and external accounting partners to complete month-end close activities, reconciliations, and audit-related accounting matters
Skills
- Strong understanding of GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles in day-to-day work
- Solid foundation in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and the month-end close process
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume transactional workflows with accuracy and consistency
- Ability to execute core accounting responsibilities independently while escalating complex or unusual issues when appropriate
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records
- Clear and effective communication skills, including proactively surfacing issues and collaborating across teams
- A practical, execution-focused mindset with a track record of improving day-to-day accounting processes
- Experience supporting annual financial statement audits or preparing audit-ready workpapers
- Hands-on experience supporting the month-end close process and maintaining the general ledger
- Experience working independently, managing competing priorities, and consistently meeting deadlines
- Experience reconciling large or complex datasets and working with incomplete or evolving information
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment
- Public accounting experience or experience in an audit-focused, multi-entity, or compliance-driven environment is a strong plus
- CPA or active progress toward CPA licensure is a plus
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
- Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, public holidays, and team-wide wellness days)
- Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
- Paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
- Training & Professional Development
- Wellness Resources
- Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
- Relocation support is available for candidates interested in moving to the Denver area
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