Accounting Officer- SFA

Job Title: Accounting Officer- SFA

Department: Accounting

Location: Providence, Rhode Island

Supervisor: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Capital Good Fund
Capital Good Fund (“Good Fund”) is a nonprofit, U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution headquartered in Providence, RI. Founded in 2009, our mission is to create pathways out of poverty and advance a green economy through inclusive financial services. Good Fund employees are committed to using financial services to transform the lives of those we serve.

About Solar For All

Capital Good Fund has been awarded an $156 million Solar for All grant under the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to bring the benefits of solar to thousands of low-income and disadvantaged Georgians over the next five years. Over the next 5 years, Good Fund seeks experienced staff to support and to serve as subject matter experts on federal grant compliance, develop standards and processes, and train staff, subrecipients, and contractors on various requirements and procedures relative to the grant.

Job Description/Responsibilities
The Solar For All (SFA) Accounting Officer will help maintain the financial health and resiliency of the organization through meticulous bookkeeping and attention to detail, generate SFA financial statements, make payments to vendors and contractors, make ASAP draws as directed and monitor budget to actual revenues and expenses.

In this role, the Accounting Officer will:

• Process accounts payable and ensure timely payment of invoices
• Create journal entries for lease payments
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets
• Communicate effectively and professionally with contract partners
• Process all receivables including check and ACH revenue
• Maintain the integrity of accounting records
• Be a team player


About You
We are looking for exceptional people! Capital Good Fund employees are passionate, motivated and committed to using financial services to create pathways out of poverty and advance a green economy through inclusive financial services.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Highly detail-oriented
• Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or have equivalent experience
• Expert with Microsoft Excel, and familiar with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Be inquisitive, have a desire to learn new tools and methods
• Believe in continuous process improvement.
• Have a strong work ethic

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Previous working for a nonprofit organization• Hands on experience reconciling bank accounts and both general and subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Knowledge of period-end closing processes
• Preparing Journal Entries
• Experience with leasing: interest accrual and reconciling payment summaries
• Knowledge of Salesforce is preferred but not required

Training and Compensation
The Accounting Officer will receive extensive training on all SFA products, services, policies, procedures, and technology.

Annual salary starts at $48,400 commensurate with experience.

In addition, the Accounting Officer will receive a competitive benefits package that 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of employees gross earnings, medical insurance with a $500/month employer subsidy, dental insurance fully covered by employer for routine dental care, 5 paid personal days per benefit year, 15 vacation days in the first year on staff, and the opportunity to apply for personal loans of up to $2,000 at 0% interest. Company perks include supervisor-approved opportunities to work from home, flexible scheduling, and 14 paid holidays!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.

Capital Good Fund is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Good Fund welcomes every protected characteristic including: race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All are encouraged to apply.

NO RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES, PLEASE.