Key Facts

Remote From:

Oregon (USA)

Category: Accountant - General

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Accounting Bookkeeping Tax Compliance Form 1099 Fund Accounting Non-Profit Accounting

Other Skills

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Detail Oriented
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Budgeting

Roles & Responsibilities

CPA, CMA, or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Nonprofit accounting experience (Form 990, fund accounting) highly desirable
Proficient in QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) or similar accounting software
Familiarity with online donation platforms a plus

Requirements:

Set up and maintain QuickBooks to establish our accounting foundation and track all income and expenses
Categorize and record all inflows across our donation channels
Categorize and record all outflows: expense reimbursements, vendor invoices, and direct payments
Coordinate preparation of the annual IRS Form 990 (due November 15th)

JerseySTEM

Education

About JerseySTEM

JerseySTEM is a network of parents, professionals, students and educators whose goal is to promote excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. We are dedicated to partnering with local schools and other organizations to create and enhance STEM-oriented educational opportunities as part of students' paths towards college and career readiness, and to develop effective STEM programs and initiatives that engage students and educators. JerseySTEM is also committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM education and sharing STEM-related opportunities with underprivileged students and communities.

Company type: Startup

Industry: Education

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

About JerseySTEM:

JerseySTEM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing STEM education to underserved communities across New Jersey. We currently serve 27 schools, operate on a July 1–June 30 fiscal year, and receive donations through multiple channels including online platforms and direct contributions. We are a 501(c)(3) and must file an IRS Form 990 annually.

Overview:

JerseySTEM is at an exciting inflection point: our programs and donor base are growing, and we’re ready to invest in a proper financial foundation. We’re looking for a Treasurer and Bookkeeper volunteer to build that foundation from the ground up — setting up QuickBooks, establishing a budget process, and ensuring we’re filing on time every year. This is a high-impact, strategic volunteer role for someone who wants to leave a lasting mark on a growing nonprofit.

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Set up and maintain QuickBooks to establish our accounting foundation and track all income and expenses
Categorize and record all inflows across our donation channels
Categorize and record all outflows: expense reimbursements, vendor invoices, and direct payments
Perform monthly bank reconciliation against the expense log
Coordinate with the Expense Reimbursement Processor (separate volunteer) who processes the actual check runs

Tax Compliance

Coordinate preparation of the annual IRS Form 990 (due November 15th)
File stipend-related 1099 forms
Maintain organized records to support future audits or grant applications

Qualifications:

CPA, CMA, or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Nonprofit accounting experience (Form 990, fund accounting) highly desirable
Proficient in QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) or similar accounting software
Familiarity with online donation platforms a plus
Strong attention to detail; comfortable building processes from scratch
Able to commit through at least one full tax filing cycle (through November 2026)

Your Impact
Your work is the financial backbone that lets JerseySTEM make and keep commitments to 20+ schools. Clean books, an on-time 990, and a sound budget mean the organization can grow its programs with confidence. That translates directly to more New Jersey students in STEM classrooms.