Senior Accountant - Global Greengrants Fund - Hybrid/Remote

ABOUT US

Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) is a Colorado-based public charity that mobilizes resources to communities worldwide to protect our shared planet and work toward an equitable world. We power grassroots change by trusting local people to advance solutions and strategies that best fit their needs while providing them the resources to make their ideas a reality.   Our vast global network reaches deep into communities to find innovative, effective, outside-the-box solutions that protect the planet and the rights of people. Together with our diverse community of people on the frontlines and our supporters, since 1993 we have made over 15,000 grants in 168 countries, mobilizing more than $100 million to support the work of local groups. https://www.greengrants.org

2022 is a year of exciting work-culture evolution at GGF, as we embark on a transformative strategic journey to re-imagine what working at our global organization looks and feels like. Our vision is moving us toward reduced hierarchy, decentralization, and more collaborative and self-organized ways of working.  

Join us! We are seeking new team members to be a force for change as we collectively reinvent how we work while helping our activists take on the world’s most pressing environmental and social justice challenges.   

GGF is committed to being a diverse, inclusive organization and workforce that fully represents the world we want to see. People of color and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other members of historically oppressed communities are encouraged to apply for this role.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sr. Accountant is a highly motivated, self-directed strategic thinker who is proficient in the best practices of nonprofit financial practices and internal controls.  They support the CFO and Accounting Manager in the daily finance operations and accounting functions by ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records and financial transactions. They compile financial data for statements of financial position, financial activity, and other financial reports.  They collaborate with Finance and other departments on various projects of high complexity as needed. The Sr. Accountant has no supervisory responsibilities.  The Sr. Accountant has significant opportunities to grow and develop as the organization continues to evolve.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports consolidated financial reporting; prepares consolidation entries and reports

• Ensures compliance with FASB, US GAAP, UK GAAP (preferred), and GGF policies, including the ability to research regulation changes and adjust organizational practices as needed

• Supports pooled fund reporting and analysis Perform accounts payable account coding, data entry and check preparation/wire transfer Support monthly expense reports and reconciliations of; grants with source system, AP subsidiary ledger to general ledger, cash advance, intra-organizational transfers Input general ledger account detail entries and adjustments Support processing wires in support of grantmaking and advisory board Maintains financial records on internal data storage systems Monthly actual to budget report preparation Support donor reporting. Provide financial reporting on an as-needed basis Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as requested Assist with regulatory reporting (Form 990) and annual audit. Prepare annual audit work papers and assist on other audit requests as needed. As part of our organizational transformation work, each team member will actively participate in regular meetings to help shape the strategy and ways of working of our organization.

•     Other duties as assigned by leadership

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred 3+ years’ experience in nonprofit and fund accounting management Experience with FASB and ASA nonprofit accounting standards Experience with US GAAP and UK GAAP (Preferred) Knowledge and experience with annual audit and 990 coordination with CPA as needed High proficiency in MS Excel, proficiency in MS Word and Outlook Meticulous with exceptionally strong follow-up and follow-through skills Excellent verbal/written communication skills (English) Ability to work and contribute to a cooperative team environment

• Deep commitment and ability to embrace, support, and integrate GGF’S values and principles, including to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and transparency. Strong organization and planning skills and habits

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Experience using QuickBooks Experience using Financial Edge (Blackbaud) Experience using data management application (Egnyte) Ability to set up automated systems and processes to gain organizational efficiencies

Location / Availability Requirements

• Hybrid work model combining work from home (remote) and work once a week at Boulder, CO office Available to remote collaboration with GGF offices in Boulder, CO and London, UK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits

 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents 403b retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending plan1 Eleven paid holidays, sick time, and vacation at an accrual rate of 10 days per year for the first year.

 

 

Apply Now!

 

• Please submit cover letter and resume to: recruiting@TheHRshop.com Applications accepted until position is filled

 

 

Global Greengrants Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive

 

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

 

 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To successfully perform the job, individuals must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.