Accountant

Core responsibilities:

• Support the full-cycle accounting process, including A/P, A/R, and GL activities
• Maintain the General Ledger and ensure accurate coding of all financial transactions
• Monitor and reconcile bank, credit card, and investment accounts
• Prepare and submit donor and funder invoices and monitor A/R aging
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Process payables, including employee expense reports, reimbursements, and vendor invoices
• Maintain balance sheet schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, deferred revenue
• Assist with grant financial reporting and budget tracking efforts
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts for programs, projects, and organization-wide
• Support risk mitigation and ensure adherence to internal controls
• Assist in annual independent audit preparation and process
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements

This role supports AGCI's mission to advance global change science and solutions by ensuring accurate financial management, enabling the organization to effectively fund research, convene events, and implement innovative initiatives that address climate and environmental challenges.

Required qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field required (preference for a degree in Accounting)
• A minimum of four-five years of experience serving as Staff Accountant or an Accountant, preferably with a nonprofit organization
• A proven track record working with general ledger functions and being an integral part of the month-end and year-end close
• A strong working knowledge of nonprofit accounting and GAAP
• Experience working with accounts payable systems such as Ramp or Bill.com
• Familiarity with federal regulations, such as CFR, FTR, etc.
• Demonstrated experience working with QuickBooks Online
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English
• Self-motivated to work in a remote environment
• Authorization to work in the United States

Compensation: Anticipated salary range is $70,000-85,000. Benefits include organization-paid employee and dependent medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with up to 10% employer contributions, PTO, paid parental leave, flexible scheduling, wellness benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance global change science and solutions. AGCI seeks to improve understanding of human and Earth systems, catalyze solutions at speed and scale, and nurture integrated communities across research and practice.