Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant managing day-to-day accounting operations at NatureServe. Handling financial records, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting in a remote capacity.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
- Review and process employee expense reports (TERs) and reimbursements in Deltek
- Own full-cycle accounts payable including invoice review and coding, vendor communication, payment processing (ACH/wire/bill pay/vendor portals), and applying payments in Deltek
- Manage daily bank transactions, perform GL vs. bank reconciliations, and prepare daily cash and AP projection reports for senior leadership
- Review and approve GL coding in Rippling, perform credit card and expense reconciliations, and manage statement imports and matching
- Process bi-weekly payroll in Deltek, reconcile against Rippling, resolve discrepancies between the two systems, manage payroll AP invoices, perform salary accrual reconciliation, and handle employee onboarding/offboarding updates
- Analyze financial data and investigate variances
- Maintain supporting documentation for all accounting transactions
- Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal reports
- Support audit requests and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Help improve accounting processes and support automation initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., Programs, HR, Operations, FP&A)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of accounting experience, including AP, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and basic accounting principles
- Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Deltek, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP)
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and payroll systems (Rippling or similar payroll/HR platforms).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work independently in a fully remote environment.
- Coursework or training in nonprofit accounting principles.
- Familiarity with 1099 compliance and nonprofit revenue classification.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to stay connected and responsive in a remote work environment.
Benefits:
- Health care coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match
- Parental leave
- Accrued sick and vacation time
- Floating holidays
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Additional benefits to support life and workplace well-being


















