Part-Time Accountant (20 hours per month)

Position Title: Part-Time Accountant (estimated 20 hours per month) Location: Remote (Twin Cities, Minnesota preferred) Salary: $35 - $40 per hour POSITION SUMMARY One Village Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Accountant to support U.S.-based financial close, oversight, and compliance functions. This role is intentionally scoped to focus on monthly close, review, and reporting, rather than day-to-day transaction processing. Reporting to the Executive Director, the position works closely with the Director of Finance & Operations (based in Sierra Leone), who oversees daily accounting operations, and serves as a key quality-control and compliance function to ensure accurate financial reporting and successful annual filings. By joining One Village Partners, this role contributes to a mission-driven organization whose work directly supports communities in Sierra Leone through sustainable, locally led development. This is a remote, part-time role averaging 15–20 hours per month, with additional hours during year-end close, audit, and annual filing periods. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Monthly Close & Financial Reporting • Lead and manage the U.S. monthly close process in coordination with the Director of Finance & Operations and other internal finance staff. • Prepare and review recurring month-end journal entries and supporting schedules. • Produce timely, accurate monthly financial statements and supporting documentation. • Perform high-level analytical review of financial results and identify unusual trends or variances. Oversight & Reconciliations • Review balance sheet reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and proper support. • Ensure consistency and integrity across bank, payroll, receivable, payable, and investment accounts. • Maintain organized workpapers to support internal review and external audit requirements. Revenue & Payroll Review • Prepare and review monthly revenue reports covering donations, pledges, grants, and receivables to ensure accurate recognition, reconciliation, and financial reporting. • Review payroll-related entries and liabilities for accuracy and compliance. Year-End Close, Audit, & Compliance • Support and lead U.S. accounting activities for year-end close. • Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. • Coordinate with external auditors and support annual compliance filings, including 1099s. Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency in monthly close and reporting processes. QUALIFICATIONS Required • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or fund accounting. • Strong experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation. • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting systems. • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgment. Preferred • Experience with nonprofit accounting and donor-restricted funds. • Familiarity with ADP payroll and Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge. • Experience supporting audits and annual filings. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to Executive Director. Works closely with internal finance, fundraising, and leadership teams, as well as OVP Treasurer/Chair of Finance Committee and external auditors. TIME COMMITMENT • Part-time role averaging 15–20 hours per month. • Hours are concentrated around monthly close. • Additional hours expected during year-end close, audit, and annual filing periods. HOW TO APPLY Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Friday February 13th. Apply tot his job