Accountant

The Accountant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of a nonprofit legal aid organization dedicated to expanding access to justice. This role focuses on general ledger activities to support the financial management of grant-funded programs while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to the mission of legal aid, with a genuine interest in serving underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with closing processes, including accruals, adjusting entries, and financial statement preparation.


• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.


• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets, cost principles, and funding restrictions.


• Assist with payroll process, including allocations between funding sources.


• Cross train with accounts payable, payroll and reviewing, to serve as a backup.


• Support annual audits and grant-specific audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses.


• Ensure expenses align with grant agreements and regulations; maintain supporting documentation for audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant accounting


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., MIP, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud, or similar).


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred 

• Knowledge of fund accounting and cost allocation methodologies.


• Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting and restricted funds.


• Experience working in a nonprofit, legal, or social services environment.

Mission Alignment

• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the mission of legal aid and expanding access to justice.


• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively and collegially with multiple timelines within a decentralized statewide law firm.


• Sensitivity to the needs of low-income and vulnerable populations.


• Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Respect for confidentiality and strong ethical judgment.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment.


• Primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment, requiring regular computer use and the ability to alternate between sitting and standing at a workstation for most of the workday.