About Ascendus
Ascendus is a nonprofit small business lender whose vision is to create a world of financial ascension for all. Our mission is to empower low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs through access to the capital and business support to create and grow healthy enterprises and contribute to thriving local economies. Since 1991, Ascendus has provided more than $336 million to 47,000 small business owners across the country. For more information, visit www.ascendus.org.
About the Role
We want a motivated and exceptional accounting professional to join our Finance and Accounting Team. The Staff Accountant will provide reconciliation and journal entry support, with a focus on coding and documentation within procedures and controls for a growing organization. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller and coordinate with the Accounts Payable Associate. This position is ideally suited for someone who wants to be a part of the accounting function for a growing organization. This position is remote.
Key Outcomes
Financial Reconciliations (50%):
- Deliver timely reconciliation of all cash account balances by the 5th of each month.
- Deliver monthly reconciliation of all loan receivables by 10th of each month.
- Support with month end closing to achieve by the 15th of each month.
- Coordinate with Controller to achieve the above, as needed.
Treasury Functions (30%):
- Reconcile cash activity related to loan participation programs.
- Ensure loan receivable cash transactions move to the appropriate accounts weekly.
- Support and back up A/P Associate, ensuring releases for wires and ACH occur timely.
Other Functions (20%):
- Maintain Capitalized Asset schedules monthly.
- Maintain deffered liabilities schedules monthly.
- Ensure proper monthly accounting for accrued expenses and notes payable payments.
- Maximize automation to free up capacity.
- Special project support as needed.
Competencies
- Team oriented. Puts success of the team ahead of personal achievement.
- Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or affect job performance.
- Follow-through on commitments. Lives up to verbal and written agreements, takes instruction well, and can be reliably trusted with important work.
- Openness to criticism and ideas. Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback. Uses feedback for self-improvement.
- Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
Qualifications
- Shares our values (see https://www.ascendus.org/about/).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related study area.
- 5+ years of experience within the accounting, financial or nonprofit industries.
- Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct accounting system and Excel.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (savings of $6K – $12K per annum) and a monthly mobile phone stipend of $30.
- Robust medical plan with $0 deductible and 0% co-insurance.
- Additionally, each employee receives a $1,500 employer-paid HRA card for medical-related expenses such as co-pays, prescriptions, etc.
- Eligible for 401(k) participation; and
- Participation in Success Share Plan bonus (a profit-sharing plan).
How to Apply
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The base salary range for this position is $50,000/yr. – $74,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.