Staff Accountant

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Part-time Staff Accountant supporting CEF of Virginia’s Christian children’s ministry. Managing nonprofit bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll, and compliance remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the financial integrity and ministry operations of CEF of Virginia
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in a central location using double-entry bookkeeping methods
  • Manage accounts payable, including tracking expenses, processing invoices, and reviewing and processing reimbursements
  • Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP
  • Reconcile bank statements and ensure transactions are properly recorded
  • Use financial software to streamline bookkeeping processes and enhance accuracy
  • Record investment income and ICS transfers
  • Make transfers to and from the State Office’s and chapters’ bank accounts
  • Calculate quarterly billing to chapters
  • Assist with payroll processing
  • File quarterly sales tax returns and assist with Form 990 and VA-102 filing preparation
  • Use QuickBooks, including its budget module, for budget preparation and reporting
  • Gather W9s and file annually
  • Complete other duties as assigned
  • Report to the State Director, and later to the Controller once hired
  • Work independently in a remote environment

Requirements:

  • Alignment with CEF’s Statement of Faith and ministry mission
  • Strong accounting experience
  • High proficiency in QuickBooks or similar financial software for bookkeeping tasks
  • Ability to independently close books and produce financial statements
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting concepts
  • Excellent accuracy, organization, and analytical skills
  • Ability to work remotely with confidentiality and reliability
  • Proficiency in double entry bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
  • Experience with accounts payable management
  • Knowledge of GAAP standards and IRS compliance requirements for nonprofits
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
  • Experience with nonprofit or fund accounting preferred
  • Experience with ICS transfers or multi-entity accounting preferred
  • 5–7 years accounting experience
  • Eastern Time Zone or adjacent time zones preferred for collaboration and timely financial reporting
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US
  • Must be willing to complete a background check
  • Must have a reliable remote work setup that ensures confidentiality and accuracy
  • Ability to affirm alignment with CEF’s Statement of Faith
  • Must provide a description of how Christian faith informs financial stewardship

Benefits:

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
  • Flexible work from home options
  • Remote position
  • Flexible scheduling within ministry operational needs