Accountant
New
Python Software Foundation
Remote, USA residents only, United States
Job Title
AccountantJob Description
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) (https://python.domainunion.de/psf-landing/) is hiring a part-time Accountant, reporting to the PSF Controller and supporting the Accounting Team.
The PSF’s Accounting Team is the back-office backbone of our organization and supports our non-profit mission; from the annual PyCon US conference to giving out Python grants for events and projects around the world to supporting our volunteer-run fiscal sponsorees. We also support the rest of the PSF staff in their day-to-day projects and goals including fundraising, infrastructure, communications, etc.
Responsibilities
- Record accounts payable, collect and record vendor tax forms, set up payments in various systems in compliance with company guidelines.
- Act as main point of contact for debit and credit cards for staff and volunteers; includes setting up new cards, closing down cards, ensuring receipt collection, and recording transactions in the general ledger.
- Moderate donations email list and highlight action items, record incoming payments in general ledger and donations subledger, and monitor mail for donations.
- Monitor, set up, and/or update PSF records in vendor, donor, and sponsor portals.
- Prepare monthly and annual bank and account reconciliations.
- Willingness to travel for 5-7 days to the annual PyCon conference and assist with on-site transactions for our travel grants program, annual fundraising auction, and other events. May optionally travel another week or two per year.
- Enter annual 1099 and 1042-S forms into tax filing system.
- Assist with preparing monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ad hoc projects as necessary.
Compensation and Benefits
The Accountant is a salaried, part-time employee at 25 hours per week and is open to USA remote applicants only. Compensation and benefits include salary, 401(k), health (full premium paid by the PSF)/ dental/vision insurance, and paid holidays/time off. The salary range is $32,500 to $39,000 USD based on qualifications and experience. This position will report to the Controller. Recurring availability with US Central/Mountain time zones will be necessary for check-ins and collaboration with Accounting Team.
Restrictions
- Telecommuting is OK
- Agencies are OK
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting or related field
3 to 5 years of accounting experience is preferred
- The ideal candidate has experience with the following systems:
- General ledger software (QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online preferred)
- Tax form systems, such as tax1099.com
- MS Excel and Google Docs
- A willingness to learn in-house systems
- Experience with online banking, credit card processors, and various payment methods
Experience with supporting audit requests is a plus
Familiarity with non-profit fund accounting or fiscal sponsorship a plus
Core Competencies
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a multi-stakeholder environment
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting with infrequent face-to-face interaction
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize tasks/projects
About the Company
The Python Software Foundation is a US 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that holds the intellectual property rights behind the Python programming language. We also run the PyCon US conference (https://us.pycon.org/2024/) annually, support other Python conferences/workshops around the world, and fund Python-related development with our grants program. To see more info about the PSF, check out our Annual Impact Report (https://python.domainunion.de/psf/annual-report/2022/) and public records (https://python.domainunion.de/psf/records/).
We believe that the future of open source must include everyone. We welcome all job-seekers regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical appearance, body size, socio-economic, veteran or disability status. Python is a global community and the PSF aims to support a safe environment for all. More information can be found on our Code of Conduct page (https://python.domainunion.de/psf/conduct/).
Contact Info
- Contact: PSF Accounting Team
- E-mail contact: accounting@python.org
- Web: https://jobs.pyfound.org/apply/oVKMUfewGP/Accountant