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Job Description
Staff Accountant
Client: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
Location: Philadelphia PA (hybrid)
Reports to: Director of Finance and Accounting
(FIRE retained the recruiting firm Big Fish on this search. Please get in touch with Angel FimbresBarcelo at for any questions or referrals regarding the role.)
About FIRE
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a nonpartisan organization that defends and promotes the value of free speech for all Americans in our education system culture and courts. As FIRE grows so too does the need to support its mission with strong operational systems including finance and accounting.
About the Role
FIRE is seeking a detailoriented and missionaligned Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This person will play a key role in processing donations managing accounts payable and receivable and supporting broader financial operations. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Director of Finance and Accounting and will collaborate regularly with colleagues across the administrative and development departments.
Key Responsibilities
Donation Processing
Record and track all donation types (cash checks credit cards pledges stocks inkind gifts and grants) with accuracy and timeliness
Reconcile donation records across accounting (e.g. QuickBooks) and donor management (Salesforce) systems
Generate acknowledgment letters and tax receipts in accordance with IRS guidelines
Process recurring donations and maintain donor profiles
Address donor inquiries related to giving history and receipts
Accounts Payable / Receivable
Process vendor payments and employee reimbursements with accurate coding and timely disbursement
Review and verify invoices track supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies
Assist in managing outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments
General Accounting Support
Assist with monthend and yearend close
Maintain accurate general ledger entries and monthly reconciliations
Prepare journal entries and assist with revenue/expense allocations
Support production of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements
Provide miscellaneous administrative and financial support as needed
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
13 years of accounting experience preferably in a nonprofit environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial practices
Familiarity with QuickBooks Salesforce Excel and Google Suite
Meticulous attention to detail strong followthrough and high integrity
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a missiondriven environment
Passion for FIREs mission and the ability to represent that mission with enthusiasm
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. FIRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Employerpaid health dental and life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Matching retirement contributions
Generous paid time off
Annual reviews and potential for performancebased raises and bonuses
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
