Senior Accountant

Posted Jul 29

Company Description

Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts—all in one place. Instead of charging a traditional SaaS subscription fee, Givebutter is completely free to use with a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model.

Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and is the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories.

Our mission is to empower the changemaker in all of us. We believe giving should be fun, so you’ll want to do it again, and we also believe that work should be fun, so that you’ll have the greatest impact. We are excited to hear from talented people who want to work with other talented people in making the world a butter place—and have fun along the way. 

Role Description

Givebutter is hiring a Senior Accountant to be a founding member of our Accounting and Finance team. This role will report directly to our VP of Finance and Operations, Jordan Bauer, and prepare reports that are presented to leadership and the board. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations and ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. The right candidate will be excited to grow professionally and expand their skillset while contributing to Givebutter's success and enabling Changemaker's all over the world.

We want to hear from people who...

  • Love telling stories with numbers
  • Are meticulous and accurate
  • Are confident using excel for analysis

Responsibilities

  • Manage General Accounting: Handle daily accounting tasks such as managing the general ledger, reconciling bank statements, AP/AR, and maintaining balance sheet schedules.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
  • Compliance and Regulation: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. Stay updated with changes in financial regulations and legislation.
  • Month-End and Year-End Close: Handle month-end and year-end closing processes. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
  • Financial Analysis and Forecasting: Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, analyze financial data, and assist in the creation of financial models for decision support.
  • Process Improvement: Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures. Help drive system implementations and process automations.
  • Audit Preparation: Assist in preparation for audits, work closely with external auditors and manage the process to ensure a smooth and successful audit.
  • Tax Filing: Assist in the preparation of tax returns and coordinate with tax professionals to ensure compliance with all tax regulations.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support overall department goals and objectives. Explain complex financial information to non-finance colleagues as needed.
  • Support Management Team: Assist in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and other tasks as necessary

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry experience in accounting
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • Proven, expert knowledge of excel
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  • Bonus: Prior startup experience
  • Bonus: Experience within the Fintech or Saas industry

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA designation
  • Tax experience

$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

Remote Work: Work from anywhere in the United States.

Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts.

Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership. 

401k: We offer access to a retirement planning account for all employees.

Vacation and Holiday: Take up to 15 days of paid vacation time per year plus additional days per year with the company. We also take off all 10+ Federal Holidays and provide 2 floating holidays.

Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers. 

Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.

Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter.

Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities.

Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.

A recent study from LinkedIn showed that most women apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas men will hit the apply button if they hit 60%. Givebutter is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team - so to the women and nonbinary folks out there feeling unsure if you're a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply!