Accountant

The Part-Time Accountant supports the financial management and accountability of the Congolese Integration Network (CIN), a nonprofit organization serving immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. The Accountant will oversee day-to-day financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records, ensure compliance with nonprofit and grant requirements, and support leadership with financial reporting and analysis. This role is essential to strengthening CIN’s internal financial infrastructure as the organization continues to grow and expand its programs, including the Welcoming & Healing Center and Amani Shelter initiatives.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Manage the organization’s general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Monitor organizational cash flow and support financial planning.

Grant and Contract Accounting

• Track grant expenditures across multiple funding sources.
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• Ensure compliance with grant and contract financial requirements.
• Work with program managers to track budget vs. actual expenses.
• Prepare financial reports required by funders and government contracts.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports including:
• Statement of Activities (Profit & Loss)
• Balance Sheet
• Budget vs. Actual Reports
• Cash Flow reports
• Provide financial summaries for board meetings and leadership review.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Assist the Executive Director with development of annual program and organizational budgets.
• Monitor budget performance and flag potential financial risks.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Support preparation of IRS Form 990 and annual financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations and grant requirements.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements.
• Track receivables including grants, contracts, and donations.
• Maintain financial documentation and audit-ready records.

Financial Systems

• Manage accounting systems, credit card system and payroll system.
• Support implementation of financial policies including:
• Procurement policy
• Cash receipt procedures
• Financial contingency planning
• Operating reserve policies

Work closely with the Bookkeeper

• Collaborate closely with the organization’s bookkeeper to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, timely reconciliations, and proper classification of expenses.
• Review bookkeeping entries regularly to ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and grant requirements.
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• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure financial records support accurate reporting, audits, and organizational financial transparency.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with nonprofit or grant accounting preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management and grant compliance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple funding sources and deadlines
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
• Proficiency in Aplos, Excel, and financial reporting tools
• Ability to work collaboratively with program managers and leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA
• Experience with government grants and nonprofit audits
• Experience working with community-based or social service organizations