Staff Accountant (Remote)

About LSM

Laudato Si’ Movement (LSM) is an international network of 900 Catholic organizations and thousands of grassroots leaders, working together to care for our common home and advance climate and ecological justice. We strive to be led by the Holy Spirit, we find joy and support in our faith and each other. We act at the forefront of faith-based efforts to protect the environment, and our work is very fast-paced, with multiple projects and priorities managed daily. We enjoy a collaborative working environment in which everyone is committed to tackling the planetary crisis with courage and love. We believe, as Pope Francis said in Laudato Si’, that “truly, much can be done!”

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This role will be to support the accounting and bookkeeping needs of a US-based 501c3 (LSM’s main entity) with international operations (70+ LSM staff based in nearly 20 countries). This position will report directly to the Director of Finance & Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Responds to team leaders’ questions regarding financial issues.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendors to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Proficient (verified through certifications) in QuickBooks Online (this is a mandatory requirement to apply for this position).
• A history of at least two years serving in finance for either a for-profit or a non-profit organization with at least 25 staff members is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
  
  
  

Ideal Skills

• Able to work across currencies.
• Proficient with accounting software such as Bill.com and Ramp.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required.
• At least three years of related experience required.
  
  
  

Languages: Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in other languages (especially Spanish and/or Italian) is desirable.

Location: United States or Ecuador

Work environment: Remote

Type of position: Full-time

Application deadline: Rolling until hired

To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button above and submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter (nearly 400 words) explaining your interest in this position.