Senior Accountant

ABOUT GREENPEACE

Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful non-violent protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For over fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loomed large. As an independent organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities, safeguarding our independence and ability to speak the truth and act boldly. We recognize the importance of the moment: ours is the first generation to understand and experience the impacts of climate change and global scale ecosystem destruction, and the last generation with a window of time to do something about it.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant is a position requiring strong accounting and analytical skills to support Greenpeace USA, an organization with an annual budget of approximately $37 million and a full time staff of more than 150 employees. This position is primarily responsible for the accounting treatment of investments, cash disbursements, bank reconciliations and tracking of grants, the compilation of special reports, and other accounting duties in the areas of revenue recognition, net assets, and balance sheet reconciliations. In addition, the Senior Accountant will coordinate with programmatic and development staff to ensure all grant transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting system and all grant budgets and financial expenditure reports are completed timely.  
This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible, hybrid position, based in Washington D.C. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. 

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the following:

Month End Close:

• Process monthly payroll accounting and Journal Entries
• Prepare monthly cash books for master bank accounts
• Manage West-coast bank accounts including preparation of journal entries and review of the general ledger. Ensure detailed transactions are accurately recorded on the subsidiary ledgers. Manage and monitor West-coast offices’ cash disbursements
• Perform bank reconciliations of all Master bank accounts
• Process monthly credit card revenue journal entries
• Monitor and reconcile petty cash
• Oversee the administration of corporate credit card program for all staff
• Supervise the Certify system of expense reimbursements, including approvals of inter-entity payments, and perform monthly Bank of Montreal reconciliations
• Oversee the Anybill system, performing AP Aging, month-end AP completeness and outstanding balances reconciliations, and other tasks as assigned
• Perform reviews on Anybill routes, vendors, exports, and disbursements
• Ensure that a proper system of internal controls is maintained surrounding the cash disbursement process, such as weekly review of new supplier list to identify unusual changes and appropriate approval levels within Anybill. Promptly raise concerns to the supervisor
• Participate in other month end quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and close processes for areas assigned by the Controller, in the areas of cash, advances, prepaid expenses, net assets
• Oversee fixed assets and depreciation accounting cycle
• Perform research and provide relevant support on financial and accounting related matters including responding to requests from internal and external stakeholders as requested by the Accounting Manager or Controller
• Administer Investment monthly reports, perform the monthly reconciliation for all investment accounts, and draft journal entries reflecting monthly investment activity
• Prepare Investment roll forward schedules for Audit and forms 990

Maintenance of the Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Process payroll reporting
• Supervise administration of the two AP systems (Anybill and Certify)
• Administer the Financial Planning and Analysis system.
• Support Director in the preparation of monthly Greenpeace International billings and invoices
• Maintain Fixed Assets Roll forward Schedule.
• Support Audits with AP reports, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Oversee the timely and accurate 1099 reporting process at year end.
• Complete all survey state and federal reports under Accounting Manager’s supervision.
• Facilitate the monthly reconciliation of receivable and payable balances between Greenpeace, Inc., Greenpeace Fund, Greenpeace International, NROs and provide any necessary AP support documentation.
• Perform other special accounting projects as requested by the Controller or Director of Finance.
• Prepare all local and state personal property, sales and use tax and unclaimed property returns.

Minimum requirements for the Senior Accountant role include:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting
• Advanced Excel skills are required with an ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

Additional qualifications for the Senior Accountant role include, but are not limited to:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the nonprofit space, preferably in grant-intensive operations
• Experience with grant reporting and administration is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to receive instruction from supervisor and prioritize responsibilities and time as required. 
• A strong attention to detail and willingness to support the Finance team in delivering high quality deliverables.
• High level of integrity and work ethic with a professional attitude in all dealings.
• Commitment to the mission of Greenpeace, including peaceful direct action.
  

If you are passionate about helping activists succeed in our fight against climate change and are passionate about cultivating a just and equitable work culture, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.

Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact: [email protected].

COVID - 19:

*As of Q1 2022, most Greenpeace employees are working from home due to COVID-19. In accordance with Greenpeace values to maintain a safe and healthy working environment, we have adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees, supporters, and the community at large from COVID-19. Current and future employees in need of an exemption from this policy for medical reasons, or because of sincerely held religious beliefs may request exemption. Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Greenpeace undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

BENEFITS

Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave.  After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.

Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $80,000- $90,000, and is commensurate with experience.