Accountant at Murmuration. Who We Are. At Murmuration, we believe that America’s promise is shaped and reshaped by the best ideas and ideals of its communities, and the dreams of the people who believe in a better life for themselves, their families, and each other. . We help organizations build power in their communities in four key ways: we organize a network of values-aligned partners; we provide deep, data-driven insights into people, places, and perspectives; we develop tools that make organizing and engagement easy and more effective; and we offer services that strengthen our partners’ capacity to lead change in their communities.. We envision an America where every community has what it needs to help people lead healthy, free, and dignified lives. We work to redesign the systems and structures we all depend on — how we learn, live, govern, and solve problems — so that they are just, equitable, resilient, and rooted in shared responsibility. By strengthening the ties that hold communities together, we aim for civic life defined by collective action and care, with effective leadership that truly represents everyone. . We are a collaborative, curious, and creative team of organizers, scientists, teachers, technologists, campaign veterans, and more who share the unwavering belief that we can use our gifts in service of transforming America — together. We’ve built our team guided by the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And so we support each other relentlessly — rallying together to face challenges the same way we celebrate each other’s wins.. About the Position. The Accountant will play a key role in supporting Murmuration’s day-to-day financial operations, with a primary focus on accounts payable processing and customer billing. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payments, managing expenses and virtual card activity, maintaining clean bank reconciliations, and supporting month-end close and audit-related activities. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable operating in a collaborative, mission-driven, and remote environment.. Job Level: P3. What You’ll Do. Process accounts payable transactions accurately and timely, including invoice intake, coding, and obtaining approvals from appropriate parties; prepare payments for review and execution;. Manage Murmuration’s virtual card program, including vendor setup, reconciliation, and issue resolution;. Manage staff reimbursement and expense approvals;. Prepare and issue customer and partner billings; track receivables and follow up as needed to ensure timely collection;. Review and confirm sales and use tax calculations and filings prepared through Murmuration’s sales tax engine; maintain supporting documentation and schedules;. Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies;. Support month-end close processes by preparing journal entries, maintaining close schedules, and ensuring timely completion of assigned close tasks;. Maintain organized and auditable financial records in accordance with internal controls and nonprofit accounting standards;. Assist with preparation of schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings, and other external reviews for both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities;. Respond to audit, tax, and internal inquiries by gathering data, preparing analyses, and providing clear explanations;. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and workflows, and support implementation of improvements; and. Collaborate effectively in a remote, mission-driven environment.. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;. 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on responsibility for accounts payable and general ledger activities;. Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing reconciliations and journal entries;. Experience supporting audits and/or tax filings through the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation;. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines;. Comfort working in a remote environment; and. Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel or Google Sheets.. Nice to Haves. Experience working in a nonprofit organization, including exposure to 501(c)(3) and/or 501(c)(4) entities;. Familiarity with sales tax compliance and reporting requirements;. Experience managing or supporting virtual card or other modern AP payment programs;. Familiarity with SaaS billing or partner invoicing models;. Experience with accounting software commonly used in nonprofit or technology-enabled organizations; and/or. Prior experience improving or documenting accounting processes and internal controls.. Talented Accountants come from all walks of life and career. If you are passionate about civic engagement and technology, please apply, even if you do not check every box!. Company Location: United States.
Accountant at Murmuration