Full-time, entry level
Reports to Senior Finance Director
Hybrid, in Asheville, N.C.
General Description & Purpose:
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, a 501(c)(3), is seeking an entry level Staff Accountant to work with
the Senior Finance Director and a motivated team dedicated to safeguarding the future of the Blue Ridge
Parkway. This person must be detail oriented and will assist in completing all bookkeeping functions from
source documentation to financial reports. Responsibilities include recording transactions, maintaining
financial records, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations of the office. This is a new position and is
ideal for someone seeking to learn all aspects of nonprofit accounting. Please visit BRPFoundation.org for
additional information about our organization.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with Senior Finance Director to:
- Maintain a comprehensive detailed bookkeeping system including recording deposits, processing disbursements and reconciling credit card transactions
- Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely
- Document, train and enforce policies and procedures to achieve internal controls and safeguard the assets of the Foundation
- Assist with preparation of schedules and supporting documentation for the audit
- Assist with fiscal year-end procedures including processing of 1099s
- Assist Senior Finance Director in producing clear and accurate reports for management and Board
- Coordinate with development team to reconcile donations/deposits monthly
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience and/or training preferred
- Knowledge and experience in bookkeeping practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel and proven track record in use
- Enthusiasm for the mission-driven work of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with dedicated team
- Exceptional planning, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
Starting Salary: $48,000-$55,000.
Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid vacation and sick leave, federal holidays off, professional development opportunities, Parkway Appreciation days, AAA membership, and more.
To Apply: Send your cover letter and résumé to jcooper@brpfoundation.org. Applications submitted directly through a job search engine will NOT be accepted. The deadline for applications is 8 a.m. EST, January 27, 2025.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation aspires to be an inclusive organization that engages and serves the rich dimensions of diversity, such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, age, ability, and religion. Diverse people make the Foundation a stronger, more vibrant, more relevant, and more stable organization, better prepared to achieve its mission through diverse input and more effective outcomes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.