Responsibilities

• Record accounts payable, collect and record vendor tax forms, set up payments in various systems in compliance with company guidelines.
• Act as main point of contact for debit and credit cards for staff and volunteers; includes setting up new cards, closing down cards, ensuring receipt collection, and recording transactions in the general ledger.
• Moderate donations email list and highlight action items, record incoming payments in general ledger and donations subledger, and monitor mail for donations.
• Monitor, set up, and/or update PSF records in vendor, donor, and sponsor portals.
• Prepare monthly and annual bank and account reconciliations.
• Willingness to travel for 5-7 days to the annual PyCon conference and assist with on-site transactions for our travel grants program, annual fundraising auction, and other events. May optionally travel another week or two per year.
• Enter annual 1099 and 1042-S forms into tax filing system.
• Assist with preparing monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ad hoc projects as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

The Accountant is a salaried, part-time employee at 25 hours per week and is open to USA remote applicants only. Compensation and benefits include salary, 401(k), health (full premium paid by the PSF)/ dental/vision insurance, and paid holidays/time off. The salary range is $32,500 to $39,000 USD based on qualifications and experience. This position will report to the Controller. Recurring availability with US Central/Mountain time zones will be necessary for check-ins and collaboration with Accounting Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting or related field

• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience is preferred

• The ideal candidate has experience with the following systems:

  • General ledger software (QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online preferred)
  • Tax form systems, such as tax1099.com
  • MS Excel and Google Docs
  • A willingness to learn in-house systems
  • Experience with online banking, credit card processors, and various payment methods

• Experience with supporting audit requests is a plus

• Familiarity with non-profit fund accounting or fiscal sponsorship a plus

Core Competencies

• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with infrequent face-to-face interaction
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize tasks/projects