Accountant

Job Title: Accountant 

Team: Finance 

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), or Newark (NJ), 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising young people—many of whom are people of color, from low-income backgrounds, and the first in their families to attend college—to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, we are helping to open up access to the American Promise, empowering a generation of leaders who mirror the diversity of our country.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role 

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting functions and support the team in developing and implementing high-quality accounting processes for the organization. As a member of the Finance team, you will frequently be the primary point of contact for our internal operations, working closely with all departments to ensure seamless processes for accounts payable, expense reimbursements, corporate card management, and internal controls. 

This role is on the Finance team and reports directly to the Assistant Controller. 

What You’ll Do 

Accounts Payable & Cash Management (45%)

• Manage accounting activities related to accounts payable operations and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting standards and internal controls

• Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable, including reviewing and processing expense reports and invoices via Bill.com and Expensify
• Collect and manage vendor information such as W-9s, contracts, and contact information
• Enhance accounts payable policies and procedures to drive greater efficiency, and provide training and support to staff on updated processes.
• Communicate and follow up with employees regarding company policies related to accounts payables, reimbursement requests, and company-issued credit cards, such as following up on outstanding expense reports, distributing credit card information to cardholders, expense coding and approvals, and training staff on company policies 
• Reconcile employee credit card accounts and assist in any communications with the credit card company or staff (new card requests, terminating cards, payment inquiries) 
• Process check deposits and bank activity and distribute banking activity information to appropriate stakeholders
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

General Ledger Management & Month-End Close (35%)

• Perform month-end close responsibilities, including reconciliations, analysis, and journal entry preparation 
• Assist with balance sheet account analysis and monthly close processes
• Prepare supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Ensure accurate synchronization of accounts payable and expense data in Intacct, our general ledger system
• Support the annual audit process, including the preparation of requested documentation
• Document and maintain accurate work papers for all month-end close entries

Compliance & Controls (10%)

• Maintain internal control documentation and procedures
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Support document retention and contract management
• Own the year-end 1099 filing process
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system implementations

Process Improvements & Other - 10% 

• Support Braven's accounting-related systems, including Intacct, Expensify, and Bill.com
• Develop systems and processes that minimize the amount of effort required by staff to complete administrative tasks while maintaining strong internal controls
• Train non-finance staff on fiscal policies and procedures related to AP processes
• Support all other accounting related functions as needed
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or 1 year related work experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• You are proficient in Google Suite and accounting software, such as Sage Intacct, and Expensify. 
• You are eager to collaborate with others and are good at it. You seek to understand others’ problems, and use your own perspective to solve problems together. 
• You have an excellent ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• You have strong written and oral communication skills. 
• You sweat the small stuff. ‘Attention to detail’ could be your middle name. 
• You are a learner, constantly striving to improve yourself and your skills and you are not afraid to ask for help. 
• You have a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. 
• You exemplify Braven’s core values. 
• Your experiences have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population. 

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. 

Work Demands 

• Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), or Newark (NJ) 3 days per week 
• Travel roughly 4 times per year for team stepbacks or staff retreats 

Additional Requirements 

• Authorized to work in the U.S. 

• Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process 

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: 

• Phone screen with Talent Team member 

• Performance Task 

• Interview with Hiring Manager 

• Panel Interview with Key Partners 
• Reference Checks 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position, which depends on prior work experience and our assessment of your demonstrated fit for the role, will likely be between $49,000-$61,200 in Atlanta, $51,500-$64,400 in Chicago, and $56,800-$70,900 in Newark, NJ. Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. You will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the application process. 

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) 
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month 
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents 
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff 

Location 

We gather in the office 3 days a week  (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, we require teammates to live within commuting distance of our Chicago, Atlanta or Newark  offices. Each teammate can use at least two flex days per week of their choosing to work remotely. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week. 

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.