Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant is part of the collective finance team at Diverge. Along with other Diverge colleagues who fulfill a variety of roles from Assistant Accountant to CFO, the Accountant supports multiple client organizations by implementing the monthly- and year-end accounting processes we implement across all our client organizations.  

This position works collaboratively with Diverge’s accounting teams and with the accounting teams of our client organizations. In instances where Diverge manages and fulfills the accounting functions for an organization, the Diverge accounting staff oversee the day-to-day and month-end accounting processes. Where the client organization provides its own accounting, the Accountant may support the separation of duties for the accounting processes of the client team.  

This is a non-supervisory position.  

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following list is representative of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.

Transaction Level Accounting 

• Code transactions in accounting system 

• Prepare and distribute yearend W-2s, 1099s, and other required forms 

• Collect and enter timesheet data (if applicable)  

• Enter payroll data for processing 

Accounts Receivable, Payable and Payroll Processing 

• Establish strong practice and procedures, ensuring proper internal controls 

• Assist in processing compensation and benefits, coordinate employee benefits plans 

• Help monitor credit card expense accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.  

Weekly and Month-end Accounting Processes 

• Code and process online bill payments 

• Monitor bank and credit card accounts 

• Reconcile income and expense accounts with support from Finance Manager 

• Assist with preparation of prepaid, depreciation, and other monthly journal entries 

• Support Finance Manager and CFO with tasks as assigned 

General Administrative 

• Participate in Diverge Finance team meetings and retreats 

• Attend internal and partner meetings as needed 

• Communicate clearly and consistently with colleagues and partners 

Qualifications

Our culture is one of learning, self-improvement and mutual support. If you do not meet all of these qualifications, but are passionate about developing your existing financial leadership skills, please reach out to careers@divergefinance.com. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your potential within our cooperative.

• Excellence in managing projects from conception to completion. 

• Some technical experience in nonprofit and/or small business accounting, including knowledge of FASB standards and GAAP accounting principles. 

• Ability to listen to and effectively communicate support to staff and clients. 

• Commitment to provide quality customer service to other Diverge staff and to Diverge partner organizations.  

• Dedication to the mission success of Diverge Finance Cooperative, as well as to the mission success of our varied nonprofit and small business clients. 

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a highly interactive team environment. 

• Commitment to working in collaboration with diverse groups of staff and clients. 

• Motivation to learn and develop finance skills with help and supervision of senior staff members.  

• Ability to train and support the work of junior staff as needed.