Staff Accountant Contractor

The Opportunity 

Social Finance seeks a temporary Staff Accountant Contractor to partner with our finance team on all Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable and other associated corporate finance & accounting tasks. This role will be approximately a four month, full or part-time engagement at a minimum of three days per week. This position is ideal for candidates who want to apply their accounting and finance expertise in a mission-based setting, focused on innovation and impact. 

Responsibilities

Reporting to multiple members of the Finance team, the Staff Accountant Contractor is responsible for supporting the recording and reconciliation of accounting data for Social Finance.  This position will be a critical part of a small finance team and will be an ideal opportunity for an individual who thrives on being strategic and forward-looking, while also shrewdly focused on managing the details and ensuring the highest quality of work.  Responsibilities will include: 

Recording and reconciling all accounting data 

• Accounts Receivable – prepare and send all Social Finance invoices, on a monthly and ad hoc basis; reconcile accounts receivable monthly and follow-up on past due items
• Accounts Payable – manage all aspects of A/P, including capturing all invoices to SF, implementing authorization protocols and issuing payment to vendors
• Month end close – assist in completing month end close procedures including:  
• Prepare month end reconciliation schedules for balance sheet accounts
• Prepare standard journal entries
• Expense reports - review and process reimbursement reports and corporate card expense reports through Expensify, manage import into accounting software
• Other month end close work as needed 

Qualifications 

Social Finance is seeking a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to join its finance team for a three month, part-time, contract opportunity. Qualifications and requirements include: 

• Accounting, business or related bachelor’s degree
• At least 5+ years of related accounting work experience, inclusive of significant AP/AR and cash reconciliation experience
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct or a related accounting software a plus
• Proficiency with Expensify and/or Bill.com or any similar expense reporting or invoice management tool is a plus
• Non-profit or consulting accounting experience (either via employment or via supporting relevant clients while at a public accounting firm) is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Solid analytical and technical skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate in an unstructured but demanding environment, and demonstrable track record of high performance; high level of independence and motivation
• Ability to work within deadlines and to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion 

Salary 

For this position, Social Finance expects to pay $45-50/hour.  

Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please. Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  

Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot. 

Social Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.