Staff Accountant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Department: Accounting

☒ Full-time ☐ Nonexempt

☐ Part-time ☒ Exempt

About NGP and NGPAF:
New Georgia Project (NGP) is a non-partisan, 501c3 nonprofit organization formed to register the unregistered people of color in the state of Georgia. Our work is based in registering and advocating for Georgians of color (Black, Latinos, Asian-
Americans) while engaging them in the democratic process and participating in collective actions around common issue areas.
Those issue areas include voting rights, quality and affordable health care, economic justice, civil rights and more.

New Georgia Project Action Fund (NGPAF) is NGP’s non-partisan, 501c4 affiliate organization. It was formed to increase the civic participation of underrepresented and underserved communities of color. NGPAF does this by engaging in local and state political campaigns, in support of, or opposition to, ballot measures, referendums, recalls, initiatives and candidacies for local and state offices.

Position Summary:
NGP and NGPAF are vibrant, independent, fast-paced, non-partisan voter registration and civic organization that have seen explosive growth in the last twelve months and are headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. NGP and NGPAF seek a passionate, collaborative, and innovative professional that will join the Organization during an exciting time of transformation.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for processing the financial transactions of NGP/NGPAF. The Staff Accountant will manage accounts receivable and payable, help prepare financial reports, work with staff to track their program specific budgets, provides support to the development team in donation tracking procedures, assist in performing other accounting duties as assigned, which will include daily, monthly, and annual accounting & reporting needs. The incumbent in this position will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of processing simple to complex gifts, leverage their strong leadership skills, analytical skills, and precise decision-making abilities with a proven track record of success in similar roles of progressively greater responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a nonprofit accounting background, excellent communication skills, and proven ability to collaborate between teams. The work requires careful analysis & planning, creativity & passion, initiative and cooperation.

Because our target communities and colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, applicants need to be able to thoughtfully navigate issues related to diversity, race, equity and inclusion, and bring a deep commitment to advancing these values. You’ll also need to bring a strong commitment to excellence and true collaboration, an ability to work quickly but carefully, and appreciation for/patience, and developing and growing your team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes receivables and payables, including necessary journal entries.
• Reviews transactions to ensure their validity.
• Manages the ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Analyzes vendor invoices to ensure they align with contract terms.
• Prepares monthly reporting, including bank reconciliations and budget variances.
• Ensures all policies, processes, and workflows are properly documented.

• Works with CFO to create organizational budgets, monthly reporting and reconciliations, and provides assistance as needed.
• Works with development and operations to process gifts from various sources.
• Assists the program team to create, track and report on their budgets.
• Processes and records all gifts to NGP/NGPAF accurately and facilitates receipts.
• Produce customized and detailed financial reports for internal use or for grant requirement requests and reporting.
• Serves as primary liaison with Development department in gift processing, grant reporting, and data management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain a standard of accuracy and efficiency and a significant level of confidentiality due to the sensitive information relative to gift processing.
• High detail orientation with critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis.
• Budgeting and analysis skills.
• Ability to present financial information to colleagues across teams and managers.
• Significant experience using QuickBooks.
• Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detailed oriented.
• Be a strong multi-tasker, with superior time-management skills and ability to manage competing deadlines or be flexible to changing priorities.
• Experience navigating accounting for related entities.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience within a progressive organization or political campaign.

Required Competencies

● Proven ability to prioritize and deliver on tight deadlines;
● Experience managing across and collaborating with diverse teams, personalities and expectations;
● Maintain a can do and solutions-oriented attitude in all situations, especially tough situations;
● Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings;
● Demonstrated ability to be flexible with changing priorities, rapid response situations, and communicate clearly about deadlines and projects;
● Strong sense of organization and time management skills;
● Ability to work autonomously as well as in deep collaboration;
● Strong sense of urgency while remaining calm under pressure; and
● Commitment to the mission of NGP/NGPAF.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications
● Experience working as a member of a remote or geographically dispersed team (we are statewide in Georgia).

Scope and Impact:
New Georgia Project (c3) and New Georgia Project Action Fund (c4) are seeking a Staff Accountant to support the accounting department.

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primarily works in an office environment with a desk, chair, and quality lighting;

● This role is currently hybrid, 4 days in office and 1 remote, working on US Eastern Time, and will be based in Atlanta ,
GA.

● Frequently required to sit for extended periods, reach with hands, fingers, and arms and speak and hear clearly

● Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

● May infrequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

● The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the NGP and NGPAF compensation scale. Benefits include four weeks of vacation to start and access to medical, dental and vision insurance plans, and a retirement plan with an employer match.

Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

NGP and NGPAF are equal opportunity employers. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

TO APPLY:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person