Accounting Administrator - Walton Enterprises

Overview:About Builders Vision Builders Vision is an impact platform dedicated to promoting a humane and healthy planet. Builders Vision includes a range of impact investing and philanthropic capabilities to support, seed, and scale sustainable agriculture, food systems, renewable energy, and ocean health. Today it encompasses a family foundation and impact investing team (Builders Initiative) and an asset management team (Builders Asset Management).At Builders Vision, we are guided collectively by the belief that markets can and should benefit society and the environment and that the most successful businesses in the future will be those that are purpose driven.Our vision is “a humane and healthy planet,” which we relentlessly pursue and advance through our mission, “shifting markets and minds for good.”  Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are at the core of our mission to shift markets and minds for good. We believe the change we want to see toward a humane and healthy planet starts with us. We understand that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are long-term commitments, and while we aspire to be a catalyst for change, our journey starts from within. We are committed to learning from others and doing the work to become a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just organization, and will seek to promote those same values in the world around us. We know that a diverse workforce allows everyone to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to achieve the organization’s mission. We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.About the Position:Personal attributes that support your success- You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others.- You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work.- A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation.- You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand. - A superior communicator who treats everyone with respect.- Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.  Builders Vision is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Responsibilities:

Position Summary

 

Builders Vision is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator, reporting to the Assistant Controller, to play a role in implementing best-in-class operating procedures, optimizing our accounting system, and supporting the finance and accounting function of a growing organization. The ideal candidate will be a discreet, detail oriented and organized, and self-driven professional, and will be responsible for accounting and administrative support for the accounting team.

 

The Finance & Accounting function manages accounting and reporting, treasury, vendor maintenance, budgeting and cash forecasting, and capital allocation across all entities of our platform. The team currently consists of a Head of Finance & Accounting, Assistant Controller, Finance Operations Associate, Investment Accountant, and an Operations Accountant. This team works with individuals and teams across the company to support our mission.   

 

Other Responsibilities

 

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the candidate in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change over time.

 

• Manages multiple invoice and investment notice mailboxes, including directing notices to the appropriate groups for actioning.
• Maintains vendors across all entities, including vendor set up, information verification, vendor updates, and supports year-end communications with vendors, including preparation and distribution of 1099s.
• Supports set up of new bank and investment accounts across all entities.
• Support accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding of entries in accounting system, and routing invoices to appropriate approvers.
• Prepares invoices and manages follow up with 3^rd parties for accounts receivable.
• Assists with monthly and quarterly close process by extracting month end statements from various portals and communicating with various teams related to timely expense reporting
• Maintains organized records and work papers.
• Actively seek opportunities to provide structure and improve operations related to vendor and contract management.
• In addition to the above accounting responsibilities, this role will also assist the Head of Finance and Accounting and Assistant Controller with daily office operational tasks on a needed basis.

Qualifications:

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or related field with minimum 1 year of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Google Workspaces, including group mailboxes and google drive preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct not required but preferred. 
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. 
• Strong time and project management skills. 
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written. 
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity, trust, and confidentiality. 
• Stays organized and demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. 
• Comfortable with and navigates ambiguity well. 
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities. 
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and in a dynamic team environment. 
• Demonstrates strong initiative and customer service orientation. 
• Exhibits a can-do attitude with willingness to roll-up one’s sleeves as needed.