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 Maintenance Prepare weekly bank reconciliations and cash position reports Record cash receipts in the general ledger Assist with journal entries and review of other monthly transactions as needed Month-End Closing Follow-up with clients on backup requests Follow-up with appropriate entities on outstanding revenues Perform month-end close procedures and print financial statements Enter and post journal entries, including accruals as assigned by Staff/Senior Accountant Review and code credit/debit card transactions Prepare various schedules for balance sheet support including amortization and fixed asset schedules Other Duties Assist the Staff Accountant in completing grant compliance reports and budget-to-actual variance reports for assigned clients Be a resource for clients when questions arise regarding banking, reporting and other accounting matters Assist in the resolution of inquiries from clients, governmental agencies and auditors Assist in special projects and year-end audit schedule preparation Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager Serve as a back-up to review AP entries when invoices volume increases Additional duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Associate's degree/Accounting certification with 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience Non-profit experience is a plus CPA license or CPA-eligibility is a plus Knowledge of financial and accounting record-keeping purposes, methods, and practices Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills; advanced Excel skills are a plus Strong English grammar and communication skills (oral and written) Ability to maintain, encourage, and participate in a collaborative team environment with clients and Charter Impact staff Ability to adapt quickly to change Ability to learn the rules, regulations, and technical procedures specific to processing payroll for non-profit organizations and charter schools Ability to understand and follow directions independently Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and quickly Ability to prepare a variety of accurate financial reports and summaries Ability to identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and financial documents Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar Non-Profit Accounting systems is a plus What'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.