Staff Accountant

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We are thankful for the overwhelming interest for

the role. Due to the

amount of applications we received, we are no longer screening applications submitted after August 10, 2026. If you decide to submit an application, and there is a need for additional candidates, we will reach out considering your skills and the requirements for this role.

Position Reports to:

Director, Finance & Accounting

Department:

Finance

Location:

US-based remote, with a priority for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF’s Offices (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles)

About Nonprofit Finance Fund

Nonprofit Finance Fund

®

(NFF

®

) is a nonprofit lender, consultant, and advocate. Since 1980, we’ve helped organizations access the money and resources they need to realize their communities’ aspirations. Alongside others, we’re working to build community wealth and well-being and put affordable housing, essential services, quality jobs, and excellent education within reach of more people. To learn more, visit nff.org

. Learn more about our work to achieve our vision through our Theory of Change and

Values.

About This Role

The Staff Accountant at NFF independently performs recurring accounting activities that support the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of NFF's financial operations. Working within established accounting principles and internal controls, this role prepares and analyzes financial information, completes account reconciliations, supports the monthly close process, and resolves routine accounting issues with sound judgment.

The Staff Accountant continues to deepen technical accounting expertise while identifying opportunities to improve processes and collaborating across the organization to ensure reliable financial reporting. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of their work, and is ready to apply and expand their accounting expertise in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

NFF has offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This is a US-based remote role, with a priority for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF’s offices. NFF has core business hours where we expect all staff to be available from 9 am to 5 pm local time, and occasional travel (20%) is required.

What You Will Do

• Essential responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing (40%)
• Process accounts payable invoices, expense reports, and payment requests accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, coding accuracy, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor set-up activities.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable and payment status.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with organizational practices and audit requirements.
• General Accounting & Reconciliations (40%)
• Prepare recurring journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations and research routine discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records within the accounting system.