Staff Accountant ( Hybrid )

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Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for making a difference? Join our client in their mission to protect and restore the world's oceans while helping them thrive! This is your chance to be part of a dedicated team working to safeguard marine wildlife and enhance the oceans' capacity to feed a growing global population. Ocean conservation is crucial not only for mitigating climate change but also for preserving the livelihoods of fishers and their communities.

Founded in the early 2000s, our client is the world's largest ocean advocacy organization dedicated to restoring the resilience, diversity, and abundance of marine ecosystems. Their goal is to ensure that our oceans remain a significant source of wild-caught fish to help feed the world.

Our client drives measurable change through specific, science-based campaigns with clear deadlines and goals. These campaigns span countries that collectively govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, the UK, and the European Union.

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our client's Finance and Accounting Department. In this role, you will oversee the entire accounts payable cycle and perform treasury functions. You'll manage a diverse and high-volume workload, collaborating with interdepartmental staff to ensure accurate and timely payments. Additionally, you'll assist with maintaining the general ledger, audit and tax preparation, and other relevant tasks.

If you are ready to make an impact and be part of a global effort to protect our oceans, we want to hear from you!

• Hybrid flexibility
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• PTO Package
• An incredible mission

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Permanent Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This is a hybrid role that combines the flexibility of remote work with the collaboration of occasional on-site meetings. The successful candidate will be responsible for various accounting tasks, including preparing financial statements, managing the general ledger, handling accounts payable, and assisting with treasury functions. This role will also be involved in the month-end close process and will have the opportunity to contribute to our non-profit financial management. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

As a Permanent Staff Accountant, your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
2. Managing and maintaining the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
3. Processing and managing accounts payable, including invoice verification, payment processing, and vendor management.
4. Assisting with treasury functions, including cash management, bank reconciliations, and financial risk management.
5. Participating in the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
6. Contributing to financial management and reporting for non-profit activities.
7. Collaborating with internal and external auditors, providing necessary information and answering queries.
8. Assisting with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
9. Complying with all federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
10. Identifying and recommending potential operational efficiencies and improvements to working practices and procedures.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Permanent Staff Accountant role will possess the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting role.
3. Proficiency in financial statement preparation and general ledger management.
4. Experience with accounts payable and treasury functions.
5. Familiarity with month-end close processes.
6. Experience in non-profit accounting is a plus.
7. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
10. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
11. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
12. Commitment to ethical standards and a high level of integrity.

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