Bilingual Non-Profit Staff Accountant

The HIP Finance Team is the backbone of the organization, our team is structured with 2 Staff Accountants in the US (inclusive of this position), and 2 Finance Managers (one in the US and one in MX) and the CFO based in the US. The work provided by the Finance team allows our staff and grantees to have the funds and information needed to conduct and support programmatic activities. HIP is a complex organization with a combined $19 million budget in the US and MX (US approximately $17m and $2m in MX.) Revenue includes activities from grants, donations, contracts, events, investments, fiscal sponsorship, and HIP’s crowdfunding platform. Expense activities include regranting, payroll, contractor payments, reimbursements, event expenses, and credit card activities.   HIP is a learning organization, the ideal candidate will embody HIP’s mission, vision, values with their eye on HIP’s racial equity North Star. The work is diverse and expansive which is great if you enjoy learning new things and being busy!

We’re looking for a part-time Staff Accountant to lead the HIPGive crowdfunding program financial activities and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and English, well-versed in accrual accounting, be a strong communicator, self-starter, able to work independently, have excellent follow through, very strong attention to detail, and someone who is comfortable with technology and using various software tools and platforms. 

This position will report directly to the Sr. Finance Manager in the U.S., and work collaboratively with the Mexico Finance and HIPGive teams. The Sr. Finance Manager and CFO views this role as a partnership where new ideas for efficiency are always welcomed and encouraged. Given that we’re always looking for ways to improve, an openness to implementing new procedures is a must and a desire to innovate and comfort with change is something we find exciting!