Senior Accounting Specialist

About the Role

CelebrateMercy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to teaching the life, character and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Muslims and the general public, seeks a Senior Accounting Specialist to support its accounting operations, financial reporting, and audit preparation. This full-time remote role works closely with the Operations Director and the organization's CPA to maintain financial health and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Review and accurately categorize financial transactions across credit cards, checks and bank deposits
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain comprehensive financial records in QuickBooks, organized by department, program and campaign
• Prepare monthly and periodic financial reports; track and analyze expenses
• Assist with budget-to-actual analysis and other financial analysis
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies in collaboration with the Operations Director and CPA
• Generate and analyze key financial and operational metrics

Audit & Compliance:

• Prepare schedules, documentation and reports for annual audits
• Coordinate routine audit requests and maintain audit-ready financial records

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through better processes, documentation, automation and technology

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in transaction coding, bank and credit card reconciliation, and financial record management
• Expert-level spreadsheet skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and follow through on responsibilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Quick learner who is tech-savvy and can adapt to new software systems
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and organizational information with integrity and discretion
• A sincere interest in the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his teachings; genuine desire to contribute to work that helps others understand and follow Islam

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• QuickBooks hands-on experience
• Prior nonprofit accounting or nonprofit sector work experience
• Audit preparation experience
• Familiarity with Dext or similar accounting software
• Experience building financial dashboards, analyses or data reports

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; bonuses possible based on individual and organizational performance. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, and paid maternity and paternity leave.

Location & Start

Remote; U.S. or Canada-based applicants only. Immediate start date available.