Accountant – Nonprofit Legal Aid

About the role

The Accountant will support daily operations of a nonprofit legal aid organization, focusing on general ledger activities for grant‑funded programs. This role ensures financial accuracy, compliance, and proper reporting while advancing the mission of expanding access to justice.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with month‑end closing, including accruals, adjusting entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Reconcile bank and balance‑sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor grant expenditures for compliance with budgets, cost principles, and funding restrictions.
• Support payroll processing and allocate costs between funding sources.
• Cross‑train in accounts payable and payroll to serve as a backup.
• Prepare schedules, documentation, and responses for annual and grant‑specific audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting systems such as MIP, Sage Intacct, or Blackbaud.