Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Description

Banyan is a woman-owned, mission-driven agency with 29 years of experience creating communications solutions for nonprofits, foundations, community organizations, and government agencies. Banyan’s work is driven by our belief that creative communication can illuminate thinking, inspire action, motivate positive behavior, and enable individuals and communities to create positive, lasting change in the world.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to assist with our daily bookkeeping, project finances, and operations needs.

Key Responsibilities

As a Accounting Specialist at Banyan, you will:

Update accounts receivable daily and track client payments

Update accounts payable daily and monitor payment schedules

Accurately perform daily reconciliation of cash and credit card transactions

Monitor and reconcile project related expenses as they occur

Assist with month end close procedures as requested

Assist finance operations team with organization objectives as needed

Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures, and federal and state regulations

Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

This role requires a track record of demonstrable work experience and professional ingenuity, showing that you have:

Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices

Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills

Meticulous attention to detail with advanced organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Required skill and experiences include:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (4 years or more of work experience may be accepted with no degree)

Experience in project-based business or industry a plus

Benefits

Compensation:

Openings for this position exist at multiple levels and compensation ranges. Compensation for Accounting Specialist roles at Banyan range from $70,000 to $85,000 commensurate with experience and role level. The hiring team will be able to provide and discuss the relevant salary range with each applicant during their interview process.

What we have to offer:

As a full time employee, you will be eligible for the benefits available to Banyan’s employees, including:

Unlimited paid vacation (we mean it, and we model it!)

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, eligibility begins on your first day of employment

Employer-matched 401k

FSA plan

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid cell-phone plan

Generous paid family leave

But wait there's more:

We offer a hybrid (in-person & remote) workplace setting, with a modern office and a fully stocked kitchen in the heart of East Atlanta.

Our culture includes but is not limited to: Happy hours, casual work environments, company lunches, holiday parties, and the best part, flexibility and trust.

Company-sponsored opportunities to travel and gather with your teammates at events, all-hands retreats, etc.

Option to join internal initiatives you may be passionate about like our equity team, wellness committee, or holiday team!

Banyan Communications is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employee experience for all. We stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement and the ongoing global fight against all forms of racism, hate, brutality, and oppression.