About Us
Social Finance is a national nonprofit and a registered investment advisor (SF Advisors, LLC). We work with the public, private, and social sectors to create partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized over $350 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in workforce and economic mobility, health, and housing.
We are driven by the belief that social and economic systems should enable all people to thrive, and the conviction that we can create the most meaningful and measurable change in our communities when governments and markets work together. Our organization is built upon five core values: people, performance, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.
Our work spans four areas: Impact-first Investing, Workforce and Education Investments, Advisory & Public Sector Practice, and the Social Finance Institute. Our Impact-first Investment team designs, launches, and manages investments that provide solutions for effectively deploying impact capital across a range of social outcomes. Our Workforce and Education Investments team designs, launches and manages financial solutions focused on addressing workforce challenges, including skills acquisition and training access. Our Advisory team partners with government and philanthropy leaders to implement data-driven programs for advancing social impact. And through the Social Finance Institute, we aim to build the field and change systems through actionable research, communities of practice, and educational outreach.
The Opportunity
Social Finance seeks a temporary Staff Accountant Contractor to partner with our finance team on all Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable and other associated corporate finance & accounting tasks. This role will be approximately a four month, full or part-time engagement at a minimum of three days per week. This position is ideal for candidates who want to apply their accounting and finance expertise in a mission-based setting, focused on innovation and impact. Please note that this position does not provide any path to permanent employment with Social Finance at this time.
Responsibilities
Reporting to multiple members of the Finance team, the Staff Accountant Contractor is responsible for supporting the recording and reconciliation of accounting data for Social Finance. This position will be a critical part of a small finance team and will be an ideal opportunity for an individual who thrives on being strategic and forward-looking, while also shrewdly focused on managing the details and ensuring the highest quality of work. Responsibilities will include:
Recording and reconciling all accounting data
- Accounts Receivable – prepare and send all Social Finance invoices, on a monthly and ad hoc basis; reconcile accounts receivable monthly and follow-up on past due items
- Accounts Payable – manage all aspects of A/P, including capturing all invoices to SF, implementing authorization protocols and issuing payment to vendors
- Month end close – assist in completing month end close procedures including:
- Prepare month end reconciliation schedules for balance sheet accounts
- Prepare standard journal entries
- Expense reports - review and process reimbursement reports and corporate card expense reports through Expensify, manage import into accounting software
- Other month end close work as needed
Qualifications
Social Finance is seeking a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to join its finance team for a three month, part-time, contract opportunity. Qualifications and requirements include:
- Accounting, business or related bachelor’s degree
- At least 5+ years of related accounting work experience, inclusive of significant AP/AR and cash reconciliation experience
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
- Proficiency with Sage Intacct or a related accounting software a plus
- Proficiency with Expensify and/or Bill.com or any similar expense reporting or invoice management tool is a plus
- Non-profit or consulting accounting experience (either via employment or via supporting relevant clients while at a public accounting firm) is a plus
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Solid analytical and technical skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
- Ability to operate in an unstructured but demanding environment, and demonstrable track record of high performance; high level of independence and motivation
- Ability to work within deadlines and to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion
Salary
For this position, Social Finance expects to pay $45-50/hour.
Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please. Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.
Social Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please.
Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.
Social Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
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What We Do
Social Finance is a national impact finance and advisory nonprofit. We work with the public, private, and social sectors to create partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized $350 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in education, economic mobility, health, and housing. In addition to managing the investment program funded by the Google Career Certificates Fund, our economic mobility portfolio includes the UP Fund, place-based Pay It Forward Funds, and the Dreamers Graduate Loan Fund. Learn more at socialfinance.org.