Accountant

About CAC

The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) exists to support transformation and inspire loving action in the world through the teaching of Christian contemplative wisdom and practices. Internally, we are working to create a healthy work environment that is grounded in the values of the tradition that we represent. Our mission drives us forward, but our team is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Job Opportunity

We’re looking for an Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of CAC’s revenue accounting and month-end close processes. This position is primarily responsible for revenue-related reconciliations, banking transactions, and journal entries, working closely with the Accounts Receivable Analyst, Senior Accountant, and Controller.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, mission-aligned professional who enjoys working with financial data, systems, and cross-functional teams to advance CAC’s contemplative mission. You’ll help ensure our financial reporting reflects our values of transparency, stewardship, and excellence all while providing a critical foundation for the transformative work we do.

Who You Are

• Brings at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Experienced in revenue accounting, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access (or equivalent).
• Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy and thoroughness in financial work.
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and effectively.
• Committed to CAC’s Community Engagement Agreements to foster inclusion, trust, and collaboration.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to exercise sound judgment under tight deadlines.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare timely and accurate cash receipt journal entries and general journal accrual entries in compliance with CAC accounting policies.
• Reconcile and enter all ASL bank transfers, ensuring proper account coding.
• Document and process miscellaneous banking activity, including chargebacks, royalties, and donations.
• Review and reconcile data imported by the Accounts Receivable Analyst to ensure correct accounting treatment for donations, sales, and other revenue.
• Maintain compliance with CAC accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Reconcile assigned trial balance accounts, including Stripe, YTD Salesforce revenue vs. General Ledger, and unearned revenue liability accounts.
• Support month-end close deadlines with accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide documentation for audits, 990 tax return preparation, and internal control testing.
• Maintain accurate revenue recognition procedures and documentation.
• Document workflows for revenue and banking tasks.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable Analyst to resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as a backup for other Finance team members as needed.
• Complete other special projects assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, nonprofit preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; Sage Intacct, Macros, and SQL preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy, productivity, initiative, and reliability in past roles.

Work Requirements

• This is a full-time, exempt role, hybrid role for someone based in Albuquerque or willing to relocate. 
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to see and read information on a computer screen clearly.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs
• Strong English-language written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with nonprofit accounting systems and processes.
• Familiarity with Salesforce integration for revenue tracking.
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting.

Ready to Apply? 

Please apply for this job directly through the online application system, providing your resume and other specified details to be considered for the job opportunity. Due to the high volume of interest, we are not able to process applications or respond to inquiries unless they come through our online system.

Job Specifications, Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled to begin as soon as possible. We’re looking for candidates who are located in Albuquerque, New Mexico or are open to relocation. We welcome candidates who are already located in the area or those open to relocating and we offer relocation assistance.

We are pleased to offer a salary range of $58,630-$73,287 annually (based on experience) for this position. Compensation ranges are established based on a grade system designed to ensure competitiveness with industry standards as well as pay equity. Final compensation will be determined based on the specific qualifications of the candidate in relation to the salary grade and predetermined criteria.

Our commitment to pay transparency and fairness reflects both our values and our dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. CAC compensation packages are one part of a generous total rewards package that also includes industry-leading flexibility, benefits, and paid leave. We offer full-time staff positions:

• Medical, dental and vision plans with options to best meet your needs 
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO, including organizational-wide week-long break in the summer and winter.
• Full-time employees receive 3 months of paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave
• Personal Retreat: 5 paid days off to attend one spiritual retreat a year after your first year of employment 
• Professional Development Stipend
• Five free books annually in addition to all free digital downloads from CAC Library

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

We believe that diversity makes us better. The CAC welcomes and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, military service, veteran status, citizen status, political affiliation, disability status, or any other non-merit based factor. We look forward to the possibility of working together in a supportive and rewarding environment.