Accountant

<h3>Job Title</h3>
<p>Accountant</p>
<h3>Job Description</h3>
<p>The Python Software Foundation (PSF) ( <a href="https://www.python.org/psf-landing/">https://www.python.org/psf-landing/</a>) is hiring a part-time Accountant, reporting to the PSF Controller and supporting the Accounting Team.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Record accounts payable, collect and record vendor tax forms, set up payments in various systems in compliance with company guidelines.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Moderate donations email list and highlight action items, record incoming payments in general ledger and donations subledger, and monitor mail for donations.</li>
<li>Monitor, set up, and/or update PSF records in vendor, donor, and sponsor portals.</li>
<li>Prepare monthly and annual bank and account reconciliations.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Enter annual 1099 and 1042-S forms into tax filing system.</li>
<li>Assist with preparing monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ad hoc projects as necessary.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Compensation and Benefits</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Restrictions</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Telecommuting is OK</strong></li>
<li><strong>Agencies are OK</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<h2>Qualifications</h2>
<ul>
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<p>Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting or related field</p>
</li>
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<p>3 to 5 years of accounting experience is preferred</p>
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<p>The ideal candidate has experience with the following systems:</p>
<ul>
<li>General ledger software (QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online preferred)</li>
<li>Tax form systems, such as tax1099.com</li>
<li>MS Excel and Google Docs</li>
<li>A willingness to learn in-house systems</li>
<li>Experience with online banking, credit card processors, and various payment methods</li>
</ul>
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<p>Experience with supporting audit requests is a plus</p>
</li>
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<p>Familiarity with non-profit fund accounting or fiscal sponsorship a plus</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Core Competencies</h2>
<ul>
<li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a multi-stakeholder environment</li>
<li>Ability to work independently in a remote setting with infrequent face-to-face interaction</li>
<li>Exceptional communication and documentation skills</li>
<li>Superior organizational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively</li>
<li>Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize tasks/projects</li>
</ul>
<h3>About the Company</h3>
<p>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 ( <a href="https://us.pycon.org/2024/">https://us.pycon.org/2024/</a>) 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 ( <a href="https://www.python.org/psf/annual-report/2022/">https://www.python.org/psf/annual-report/2022/</a>) and public records ( <a href="https://www.python.org/psf/records/">https://www.python.org/psf/records/</a>).</p>
<p>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 ( <a href="https://www.python.org/psf/conduct/">https://www.python.org/psf/conduct/</a>).</p>
<h3>Contact Info</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Contact</strong>: PSF Accounting Team</li>
<li><strong>E-mail contact</strong>: <a href="mailto:accounting%40python.org">accounting@python.org</a></li>
<li><strong>Web</strong>:</li>
</ul>


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