Description
Organization Description
Tides envisions a world of shared prosperity and social change founded on equality & human rights, healthy individuals & communities, a sustainable environment, and quality education for all. Tides accelerates the pace of social change, working with innovative partners to solve society’s toughest problems. For more information, please visit www.tides.org.
Position Summary:
The Accounting Specialist, under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor AP/AR, is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of and accounts receivable services on a daily basis for Tides fiscal sponsorship operations.
The Accounting Specialist is a non-exempt position. Non-exempt employees work a standard 40 hour work week. Time worked beyond 40 hours at manager’s discretion.
Essential Functions:
Perform all duties related to Accounts Receivable processing of cash receipts including verifying coding, depositing, data entry, performing credit card reconciliations, monitoring and processing exceptions and corrections to revenue fees, and handling incoming checks, wires, ACH, and securities.
- Research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.
- Process and manage AR monthly fees to projects
- Assist with maintaining AR schedules and preparation of journal entries.
- Assist with interim/annual audit as needed.
- Provide AP/AR back-up coverage for other Tides entities.
- Participate in cross departmental and cross organizational teams, financial projects and planning activities as needed.
- Participate in the implementation and improvement of workflows that facilitate efficient operation and financial management of the organization.
- Other duties, or projects, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Minimum of one-year Accounts Receivable in business development and fundraising experience desirable.
- Independent, motivated self-starter who collaborates well with colleagues and across internal teams
- Demonstrated commitment to social change and ability to engage in strategic thinking and conversation around issues of shared prosperity and social justice
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; keen eye for detail
- Exceptional project management skills and ability to set and meet deadlines
- Flexibility to assume a workload that frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Proficiency with MS Office suite of products
- Proficiency with event management systems desired
- Proficiency with NetSuite desired
- Proficiency with SalesForce desired
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite desired
Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting preferred, or a Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting or equivalent years of related work experience.
- 1+ years of experience in a similar position.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter online. Your cover letter should express your interest in working for Tides and your qualifications for the role. You may also share your detailed LinkedIn profile with us. Tides is an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we look forward to reviewing applications from all who are qualified to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Tides is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.
Applicants with Disabilities:
Tides is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.