Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO: Senior Accounting Manager
POSITION: Full Time, Exempt Salaried, Benefits Eligible
LOCATION: NC Remote optional - with in-person time required for training, department planning, and team collaboration
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time-Monday-Friday. Flexibility in working hours may be necessary to fulfill job duties.

OUR MISSION: Wine To Water (WTW) is committed to supporting life and dignity of all through the power of clean water.

CORE VALUES: Integrity, Excellence, Courageous Communication, Extreme Ownership, and Entrepreneurship

Wine To Water believes the world is made better by people coming together and caring for the needs of others. Water is essential not just to survive but to thrive, and that is why we are committed to supporting life and dignity for all through the power of clean water. We have served in 50 countries and have offices in five locations: United States, Nepal, Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Tanzania. We seek staff who care deeply about inclusion, integrity, honesty, persistence, and who desire to treat all people with dignity and respect.

Wine To Water is looking for an individual who is willing to serve a critical role within the Finance team. We are looking for an individual who is task driven, extremely detail oriented, and can move from task-to-task while remaining organized. This position oversees all accounting procedures for our $5M dollar organization. This includes preparing financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with the budgeting process, reconciling accounts on a monthly basis, and working on projects alongside the other Finance Team Members. This individual must love numbers, data, and accuracy.

• Reconciles credit card statements on a monthly basis

• Assist with annual audit and tax return to provide the team with requested information

• Maintain an up to date Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss statement

• Manage the Accounts Payable process, ensuring vendor compliance by verifying completed vendor forms and necessary documentation. Utilize Bill Payment System, Ramp, and prepare Bi-Monthly AP Report for Senior Accounting Manager and Director of Finance to review

• Manage the Accounts Receivable process, ensuring that payments are collected within the established timeframes of 30 to 60 days.

• Communicate with the Development team to ensure all donations are recorded accurately.

• Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy of donations and donor info in Salesforce

• Ensure that data between Salesforce and Quickbooks is up to date

• Maintain Asset Inventory database and keep depreciation schedule up to date

• Manages automated transaction settings in Quickbooks

• Assist with the annual budgeting process as needed.

• Work with the Finance Team on specific projects and initiatives.

• 2 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a nonprofit organization.

• Proficiency in Excel and Word

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting, restricted funds, and grants management.

• Familiarity with financial statement preparation, internal controls, and audit processes.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different departments.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

• Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment; the employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, kneel, and occasionally lift 25 pounds.

• Exposure to indoor and outdoor temperatures and various living conditions may occur. Must be able to operate motorized vehicles with a valid license.

• Exceptional understanding of risk management policies and best practices.

• Adhere to W|W’s safety action plan and procedures.

This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager but will work closely with the other members of the Finance Team. There will be constant opportunities to collaborate with all Wine To Water team members and assist with various projects and activities. Opportunities to lead interns on the Finance Team and organizational work teams, investing in their professional development and training.