Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance Assistant

to join our dynamic Finance Team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of general accounting and bookkeeping practices, along with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is essential to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. The Finance Assistant will support various members of the finance team by assisting with day-to-day accounting functions, assist with financial reporting, and contribute to maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations.



What do you think about changing the first requirement to read as follows:

The applicant must reside in Atlanta, GA

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Responsibilities

Assist with daily tasks in the finance department Intercompany billing/donor pledges (customer invoices) Weekly Deposits Vendor account maintenance and entry Monthly review of contractor files for tracking information needed for 1099 filing Report Grants Received to the Development Team Confirm Grants Received and Distributed Prepare annual report of grants received and grants distributed Communicate with Directors concerning outstanding approvals Assist with internal and external audit requests Importing financial transactions (Cash App, PayPal) into the accounting system (QBO) Support the CFO with various financial activities & other administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

A solid understanding

of general accounting and bookkeeping practices,

including

accounts payable, account receivable,

journal entries, and expense tracking, with specific application to the financial operations of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations is a must.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Bachelor's degree or a minimum of

3

years' experience Strong mathematical, problem-solving and time management skills Ability to work independently and on a team Proficient with QBO, bill.com, Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with Travel Bank Expense Management system is a plus Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion Excellent communications skills Occasional meetings at central office in Atlanta.

Cloud Apps Used

QuickBooks Online PayPal Bill.com Travel Bank Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive) Some experience with Sage is a plus

This position reports to: This position will report to the CFO.

Salary & benefits:

$54,000-$56,000, plus unlimited PTO, 401K, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability and $25,000 life insurance benefits.



This position also supports BVM Capacity Building Institute (BVM), an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization. While motivated by the same core values - power building, equity and justice - BVM and BVMF operate independently of one another, and each organization has its own board of directors.



BVM is an equal opportunity employer. BVM prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.