Senior Staff Accountant
5 months ago
Full time role
$86k-$112k/Year
Hybrid · San Francisco, CA, US
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.
Our team is looking to fill a senior staff accounting position focused on monthly close processes, controls implementations, preparing and analyzing financial schedules, and supporting audit and regulatory reporting activities. Additionally, this position will support key risk management initiatives and strategic priorities in partnership with other teams across Earthjustice.
The ideal candidate will have a strong base in accounting, excellent organizational skills, a critical mindset for investigating variances and streamlining processes in a risk-assessed manner, and be comfortable in settings with multiple stakeholders to consider. We have a preference for candidates who can work hybrid from our San Francisco, CA, headquarters, however we will consider candidates who are remote within the US.
Responsibilities
General Accounting (85%)
- Prepare monthly journal entries.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for cash, investment, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue and other general ledger accounts.
- Support month-end closes, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis.
- Research and provide recommendations for compliance with new and existing accounting standards.
- Conduct review controls over key processes.
- Contribute to the identification, prioritization and implementation of new controls.
- Support the annual audit, 990, and other regulatory review processes by providing necessary documentation, schedules and addressing audit inquiries.
- Other duties as assigned.
Project Support (15%):
- Provide expert input on the operational impacts of new technology, process, and policy changes to accounting, proactively supporting change while managing risk appropriately.
- Serve as a thought partner and contributor across the Finance department for strategic initiatives.
- Lead aspects of the annual risk assessment and controls matrix exercise.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (with significant course-work in Accounting and Finance).
- At least 3 years of professional related experience working in accounting functions, non-profit experience a plus.
- Proven knowledge of accounting methods, processes and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations, and actively contributes to a positive and inclusive workplace for all.
- Able to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences, converting complex and technical principles into an understandable format.
- Expertise leveraging large datasets, financial systems and analytical tools.
- Detail-oriented and organized;, understanding of the value of accuracy.
- Capable of independent, solutions-oriented critical thinking; ability to adapt quickly.
- Understanding of controls design concepts and risk assessment methodologies.
Salary is based on location and experience.
Salary range in San Francisco, CA: $101,300 - $112,500
Salary range Remote (US): $86,100 - $112,500
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials online via the Jobvite system by August 5, 2024, to be considered. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline may be reviewed on a rolling basis until a hire is made. We are aiming for a start date at the beginning of October.
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials online via the Jobvite system by August 5, 2024, to be considered. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline may be reviewed on a rolling basis until a hire is made. We are aiming for a start date at the beginning of October.
Please submit online a:
- Resume
All cover letters submitted will be reviewed.
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only accepts resumes submitted for positions that are currently open. Unsolicited resumes, or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via the online application process (where available), will not be reviewed or retained.