Catchafire is a full service, on-demand solution designed to address the wide-ranging and complex needs of nonprofits by connecting them with talented pro bono professionals. We partner with major funders (read more here) to provide unlimited access to Catchafire to tens of thousands of nonprofits ready to invest in the growth of their organizations and the impact of their service.
Catchafire has delivered over $236M in services to nonprofits, has facilitated over 1.2M hours of volunteering with over 60,000 matches, and we’re tracking to deliver $1B annually in services within 5 years. We have achieved ~40+% year over year revenue growth over the past several years and are poised for accelerated revenue and impact growth by scaling our foundation business.
Our mission is simple: catalyze positive social change by building a stronger nonprofit sector fueled by talent abundance. Here are some ways to get to know us better:
- Read our 2022 Impact Report
- Get to know some of our Nonprofits more deeply
- Get to know our Nonprofit programming through our webinars
About the Role and the Department
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our finance team at Catchafire. The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in analyzing financial data, managing financial processes, and supporting operational efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and posting journal entries
- Preparing and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements
- Manage invoicing and billing
- Support the Director of Finance in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and documentation for tax and audit filings
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data to internal and external stakeholders
- Support the development and monitoring of annual budgets
- Track and report on budget performance, including variance analysis
- Assist departmental managers in managing their budgets and expenditures
- Streamline financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial operations and implement best practices.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational performance.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and internal controls.
- Assist in the preparation of audit, tax, and regulatory filings.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks to protect company assets.
- Assist in financial projects, providing data analysis and insights.
- Participate in system implementation and upgrade projects to enhance financial operations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
- Ability to keep accurate and organized records
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions and challenges that arise from evolving business models.
- Proactive in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA or bookkeeping certification) is a plus.
- Minimum: has goals or is intending to become a CPA
- 2-4 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, operations, or a related field.
- Experience with financial software (QBO, Bill.com, Rillet, Brex or equivalent) is preferred.
- 501(c)(3) accounting experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, particularly Excel and Sheets (advanced functions).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
What We Do
Catchafire is an online platform that matches nonprofits to professionals for virtual, short-term, pro bono consulting projects. It’s through unlocking equitable access to talent that we seek to help every nonprofit achieve its mission.
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