Job description
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant (20-35 hours a week), reporting to the PSF Controller and supporting the Accounting Team and PSF Staff.
The PSF’s Accounting Team is the back-office backbone of our organization and supports our non-profit mission. The Accounting Team supports all aspects of the PSF, 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. The Accounting Team also supports the rest of the PSF staff in their day-to-day projects and goals including fundraising, infrastructure, communications, etc.
Responsibilities
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- Identify manual or repetitive accounting processes and develop automation solutions to improve efficiency.
- Design, implement, and maintain automated workflows using tools such as databases, upload/download, integrations between systems, etc.
- Analyze large volumes of financial data to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and support business decision-making.
- Maintain financial databases and support the integrity, quality, and security of accounting data.
- Generate custom financial reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel functions.
- Document processes, workflows, and controls around automation solutions to ensure audit readiness.
- Record accounts payable, collect and record vendor tax forms, set up payments in various systems in compliance with company guidelines.
- 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.
- Moderate donations email list and highlight action items, record incoming payments in general ledger and donations subledger, and monitor mail for donations.
- Monitor, set up, and/or update PSF records in vendor, donor, and sponsor portals.
- Prepare monthly and annual bank and account reconciliations.
- 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 (i.e. company staff retreat, team staff retreat).
- Enter annual 1099 and 1042-S forms into tax filing system.
- Automate preparation and distribution of monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ad hoc projects as necessary.
Core Competencies
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- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a multi-stakeholder environment
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting with infrequent face-to-face interaction
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize tasks/projects
Qualifications
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- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
- 5 to 8 years of accounting experience is preferred
- The ideal candidate has experience with the following systems:
\* Automating data integration between systems
\* General ledger software (QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online preferred)
\* Tax form systems, such as tax1099.com
\* MS Excel and Google Docs
\* A willingness to learn in-house systems
\* Experience with online banking, credit card processors, and various payment methods
- Experience with supporting audit requests is a plus
- Familiarity with non-profit fund accounting and/or fiscal sponsorship a plus
Compensation and Benefits
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The Senior Financial Analyst is a salaried, part-time employee at 20-35 hours per week and is open to USA remote applicants only. Benefits include 401(k), health insurance (full premium paid by the PSF), dental and vision insurance (partially paid by the PSF), FSA, and generous paid holidays/time off. The salary range is $31.25 per hour to $39.50 per hour USD based on qualifications and experience.
This position will report to the Controller and will work directly with the Senior Accountant. Recurring availability with US Central time zones will be necessary for check-ins and collaboration with PSF Accounting Team and other PSF Staff.
Apply
The call for resumes will be open until May 12, 2025. To apply please submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information.
The Python Software Foundation is a US 501©(3) non-profit corporation that holds the intellectual property rights behind the Python programming language. We also run the PyCon US conference 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 and public records.
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.
The Python Software Foundation is a US 501©(3) non-profit corporation that holds the intellectual property rights behind the Python programming language. We also run the PyCon US conference 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 and public records.
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.
