Accountant - Virtual Company
Bozrah, CT 06334
About the Job
Our client is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to improving the health and well-being of those in need. They are looking for a skilled Accountant to help ensure their financial transactions are managed effectively and compliantly so they can continue to make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve! The Accountant position is a 3-4 – month contract with the possibility of being extended.
Essential Functions for the Accountant:
- The Accountant will manage the organizational transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
- Oversee grant accounting, ensuring compliance with funding restrictions and reporting requirements.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and financial statements.
- Support annual audits by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with non-profit accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls and financial policies.
- Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including grantors and auditors.
- Coordinate with program managers and other departments to ensure financial and programmatic objectives are aligned.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is a plus
- The Accountant should have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in accounting within a non-profit setting.
- Experience and proficiency in accounting ERP software.
- Ability to prepare and post journal entries.
- Strong and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Detail oriented.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.