May 17, 2024

Status: Part-time, Independent Contractor
Anticipated Contract Start Date: Fall 2024

Summary

The ACLU of Vermont is in search of a Finance & Accounting Consultant to work closely with our Operations Coordinator, Senior Manager for People & Culture, and Executive Director. The consultant will provide accounting and finance expertise for the organization, helping to optimize accounting systems and maintaining sound fiscal procedures and practices for ACLU-VT.

Scope

We anticipate the requested deliverables to take between 10 – 15 hours per week, however this may vary based on time of year and in-house capacity.

Key Deliverables

  • In conjunction with the Executive Director, guide and gauge the organization’s financial health in line with the objectives set by the Board of Directors.
  • In conjunction with the Executive Director, prepare and revise annual budgets.
  • Guide the organization’s accounting processes through design, implementation, and review of financial management systems and procedures.
  • Coordinate annual revenue reconciliation, liaising with the Development Manager as needed.
  • Prepare full set of financial statements for the organization three times each year.
  • Prepare year-end adjusting entries and internal audit schedules, including the year-end c3/c4 expense allocations, the schedule of functional expenses, and investment activity.
  • Analyze vendor activity for 1099 filing & calculate and prepare Union FUTA tax return annually.
  • Review and provide schedules as needed for the preparation of IRS Form 990s. Review & approve accounting entries completed by the Operations Coordinator.
  • Track and generate reports on grant spending.
  • Prepare monthly payroll entries and monthly transfer form.
  • Produce financial reports for the Executive Director and program directors as necessary.
  • Provide guidance to the Operations Coordinator on finance & accounting matters as needed.

Qualifications

  • Accounting degree; CPA certification strongly preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in financial management or consulting, non-profit experience a plus
  • Detail-oriented and systems-minded
  • Data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy
  • Technologically savvy with an ability to become familiar with org-specific software
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office & Microsoft 365 products
  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks
  • Paychex Flex experience is a plus

Application Instructions

  • Submit proposal via email to [email protected] with your last name and F&A Consultant in the subject line, to include:

    • Resume

    • Cover letter of interest

    • Hourly rate

We will begin reviewing proposals on May 22 and will continue to be accept proposals on a rolling basis until the role is filled, at which time the announcement will be removed from our website.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Hiring

ACLU-VT is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive office culture. We believe that having a board, staff, consultant, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all members of our community can thrive. ACLU-VT strongly encourages applications from all identities. No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or prior involvement in the criminal justice system.

About ACLU of Vermont

The ACLU of Vermont integrates litigation, policy advocacy, organizing, public education, and strategic communications to defend and advance civil liberties for all people across a broad range of constitutionally protected rights and freedoms. Founded in 1967 and based in Montpelier, the ACLU of Vermont is the statewide affiliate of the national ACLU, a nationwide organization with a presence in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. The ACLU fights tirelessly for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Recognizing our democracy faces unprecedented challenges, the ACLU of Vermont is taking our statewide advocacy to the next level, expanding our litigation, policy, and communications programs, and building new infrastructure for issue campaigns and electoral engagement. We are also committed to fostering a strong internal culture of belonging, with an emphasis on inclusive and equitable practices and organizational diversity. We are a passionate, highly motivated group of lawyers, public policy experts, communications professionals, organizers, and fundraisers, and we are looking for exceptional talent to join our team