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Position: Part-Time Contract Staff Accountant – Graduate Student Opportunity

Responsible to: Accounting Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

Schedule: Part-time, 20–25 hours per week

Compensation: $35 per hour

Duration: 3-month contract, with the potential to apply for a full-time role when one becomes

available.

Background

Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and in communities across

the United States and Canada. Through direct service and advocacy, Girls Inc. equips girls with

the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will

change the world. Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, supportive

spaces, and research-informed programming that address the challenges girls face and are

proven to help them succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is building the

new generation of leaders. Join us at girlsinc.org

Ideal for Graduate Students

This part-time, 3-month contract position is a great fit for graduate students seeking hands-on

nonprofit accounting experience. It offers flexible, part-time hours designed to work around a

class schedule, direct exposure to nonprofit fund accounting and financial operations, and the

potential to apply for a full-time role with Girls Inc. when one becomes available.

Departmental Role: The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Girls Inc. Network

accounting operations by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, and reconciling

accounts, and assisting with financial reporting. This role works closely with the accounting team

to ensure accurate and timely financial information while maintaining Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain and analyze financial records for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Process fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Process payroll.
• Prepare information for regulatory reports (i.e., 990), when applicable.
• Assist with external audits by providing requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.
• Proficiency in the use of information technology - Windows Office environment (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems is a plus.
• Commitment to gender equity and the mission of Girls Inc

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, QuickBooks).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nonprofit fund accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with financial grant accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting and audits.
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of financial statement preparation.
• Strong account reconciliation skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify variances.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work environment.
• Standard business hours with occasional overtime during month-end, year-end close, or audit periods.

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. Benefits:

• 2-day hybrid work schedule out of our INDY office, with one of those days being Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Fun, friendly office environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness Stipend

OUR MISSION

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

OUR VALUES

The Girls Inc. Strategic Plan, Leveraging the Network and the Brand, reaffirmed the values

that underline our work:

• Recognize and support the strength in every girl.
• Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of others.
• Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity.
• Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability.
• Collaborate for impact.

Girls Inc. Character Pillars

• Confidence
• Respect
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self -Advocacy
• Critical Thinking
• Kindness

Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy

At Girls Inc., employment is based upon one’s capabilities and qualifications. It is the policy of

Girls Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the

basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender

identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status and political belief or any other

protected characteristic as protected by law. Girls Inc. prohibits and will not tolerate any such

discrimination or harassment by supervisors or employees. Girls Inc. will not tolerate harassment

of our employees by anyone, including vendors.

The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discrimination applies to all policies and

procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation,

benefits, transfer, layoff, termination, and all other privileges and conditions of employment.

Employees’ questions or concerns relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, discrimination and

harassment should be referred to the Office of People and Culture. Appropriate disciplinary

action will be taken against any employee violating this policy.

Our Workplace

We believe that in order to be most effective in generating positive and measurable outcomes for

the girls we serve, we must always value what makes each of us unique. We must respect and

appreciate the multitude of ideas, approaches, and perspectives that result from people of

different backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and experiences coming together for a common

purpose. We must not discriminate against anyone for any reason.

We also believe that our organization should mirror the girls and communities we serve, so our

Girls Inc. community of management, staff, and volunteers reflects the girls and young women

who participate in our programs