Modern Classrooms Project Looking for Accounting Clerk at Washington, DC Full Time

Anticipated Position Start Date: October 2023 or ASAP

Role Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Background: Accounting and finance; bookkeeping; data entry and analysis

Location: Remote (up to 5% travel)

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year, plus

Who We Are:

The Modern Classrooms Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers educators to build classrooms that respond to every student’s needs. Founded by two award-winning teachers, we lead a movement of educators in implementing a that leverages technology to foster human connection, authentic learning, and social-emotional growth.

To date, we have reached over 50,000 teachers through our free online course and 7,000+ teachers through our Virtual Mentorship Program from over 200 school, district, and state partners. We are an ambitious, idealistic team led by former classroom teachers, and we are passionate about what we do.

Why We Need You:

As a nonprofit organization, we have a responsibility to our funders to manage their contributions with accuracy and integrity. At the Modern Classrooms Project, we take pride in knowing that our supporters can trust us with their contributions. We require strong financial management to ensure that we can continue to deliver services to our educators and learners. In order to achieve this, we required accurate data, attention to detail, and financial integrity. To that end, we are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our rapidly growing team!

The Accounting Clerk will report to our Finance Manager, and will be responsible for a variety of tasks including expense management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, assistance with audit and close preparations, and general reporting and administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial principles and a commitment to accuracy, timeliness, confidentiality, and communication. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

Expense Management:

• Review employee company credit card expenses and assist employees with questions about the platform, coding of expenses, and general inquiries.
• Evaluate and approve employee expenses regularly and inform the Finance Manager of any discrepancies that may arise.
• Maintain accurate financial records in our accounting system, including ledgers, invoices, and receipts.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Reporting:

• Regularly create, track, and send invoices on behalf of the organization.
• Pull and prepare financial reports as required, including report generation from Quickbooks Online and Salesforce and other systems, as applicable.
• Follow up in a timely manner with MCP vendors and clients.

General Duties and Administrative Tasks:

• Communicate clearly and effectively with members at all levels of the organization.
• Field communications (internal and external) via Slack, Gmail, Intercom, and other communication avenues – respond to inquiries and redirect to the Finance Manager when necessary.
• Update internal communication tools and references (including our internal employee reference webpage) to maintain the accuracy of our internal processes and requirements.
• Protect sensitive financial data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure by using appropriate security measures.
• Maintain current systems for accurately and easily managing financial responsibilities of the organization, and work with the Finance Manager to suggest and establish improvements to current systems.

We are looking for:

• 2-4 years of Accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to process financial information and maintain financial records.
• Proficient in using Excel and Google Sheets to create and manage financial reports, track expenses, and manage accounts payable and receivable, and automate accounting tasks, such as data entry and reconciliation.
• Experience with Quickbooks Online Accounting software is highly preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and practices (and ready to ask questions along the way!)
• Analytical and data-driven to consistently produce accurate work.
• Highly reliable, organized, attentive to detail, and thorough.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Experience working remotely and independently.
• Passionate about making the world a better place, particularly through education.

If you are a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with experience in accounting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Compensation and Benefits: We aim to offer a competitive compensation package, as well as the opportunity to work in a fast-growing startup that is on a mission to improve education worldwide. This includes:

• Salaried Position: $60,000 – $65,000 per year
• Employer-sponsored health insurance through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• Participation in Vanguard 403(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Paid Time Off
• Ability to work remotely and to set own hours (within reason)

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STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Modern Classrooms Project is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We are committed to the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that every day, in every classroom, every student is seen, challenged, and supported. We recognize the impact of educational inequities, especially on historically underserved communities, and will be intentional in developing practical solutions that remove barriers to student achievement. We understand that to effectively promote change, we must be stewards of it in the workplace. We will ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of our decision-making, recruiting practices, organization policies, advancement opportunities, and treatment of each other. Through leading by example and continuous learning from teachers, community partners, and each other, we will establish MCP as a leader in developing equity and inclusion in the classroom and beyond.

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