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Convergent ResearchStaff Accountant
Convergent Research operates as a non-profit science studio focused on creating Focused Research Organizations to tackle major scientific challenges that industry and academia cannot easily address…
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Convergent Research operates as a non-profit science studio focused on creating Focused Research Organizations to tackle major scientific challenges that industry and academia cannot easily address alone. Currently supporting numerous entities globally with a substantial annual budget, the organization handles the operational backend infrastructure for these scientific moonshot projects. The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to take ownership of the financial books across Convergent, its disregarded entities, and its…
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Convergent Research operates as a non-profit science studio focused on creating Focused Research Organizations to tackle major scientific challenges that industry and academia cannot easily address alone. Currently supporting numerous entities globally with a substantial annual budget, the organization handles the operational backend infrastructure for these scientific moonshot projects.
The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to take ownership of the financial books across Convergent, its disregarded entities, and its subsidiaries located in the United States and the United Kingdom. This remote position involves hands-on financial management from end to end, reporting directly to the Controller while collaborating closely with finance managers and team members.
The ideal candidate is a qualified accounting professional who enjoys detailed ledger work, reconciliations, and maintaining audit readiness. Responsibilities include handling journal entries, tracking revenue and restrictions, managing intercompany transactions, and supporting annual audits as well as tax preparations. The role requires balancing independent execution with team collaboration, translating financial data for non-finance colleagues, and contributing to ongoing process improvements within established internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Record journal entries, prepayments, accruals, and complete bank and account reconciliations across all entities
- Manage intercompany transactions, indirect cost charges, and support US and UK consolidation entries
- Track donor restrictions, revenue releases, and prepare relevant entries for management review
- Maintain fixed asset and lease schedules, code bank transactions, and resolve discrepancies
- Handle payroll journal entries, employee benefit liability reconciliations, accounts receivable invoicing, and accounts payable aging reviews
- Prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits, Single Audits, and IRS Form 990
- Comply with standard operating procedures and internal controls while suggesting workflow enhancements
Requirements
- At least five years of accounting experience, or three years of experience combined with a master's degree
- Background in non-profit accounting, public accounting, or research organization finance
- Familiarity with fund accounting, net asset restrictions, and contribution tracking
- Experience managing multi-entity accounts, intercompany activity, and restricted grants
- Proficiency in preparing documentation and schedules for financial audits
- Comfort using accounting software, digital tools, and spreadsheet applications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in accounting or a related field combined with at least three years of professional experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual salary of $115,000 with potential for a 5-10 percent premium based on high cost-of-labor locations
- Up to a six percent 401(k) match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with the majority of options fully covered for employees and dependents
- Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Nineteen paid holidays, including a full week off at year-end
- Three weeks of paid time off with tenure increases, alongside separate sick and parental leave
- Generous fertility benefits and childcare reimbursement
- Education and professional development allowances
- Wellness stipend for fitness and wellness activities
- Three annual offsite team retreats
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote position, though domestic travel is required quarterly for organizational and team onsites as well as as needed.
What is the salary for this role?
The annual salary is $115,000, with a 5 to 10 percent premium available for individuals working from especially high cost of labor locations or from the New York City office.
What experience is required to apply?
Candidates must have five or more years of accounting experience, or three or more years with a master's degree, ideally within non-profits, public accounting, or research organizations.
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