Accounting & Grant Compliance Lead

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Review monthly reconciliations prepared by site coordinators and prepare all balance sheet reconciliations quarterly
• Maintain the chart of accounts and support month-end closing
• Perform occasional internal audit of expense and income accounts and documentation to ensure organizational policies and procedures are being followed
• In coordination with the fundraising team, prepare financial grant reports for funders, ensuring compliance with terms
• Lead coordinators and program managers in tracking grant budgets, expenditures, and allowable costs
• Assist with audit preparation and support external auditors
• Maintain financial records for organizational and grant compliance
• Coordinate with program and development staff on restricted fund tracking
• Periodically serve as Duty Officer on the 24 hour/ERS cell phone
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

This role supports EPI's mission to address critical conservation issues by ensuring financial integrity and grant compliance, enabling the organization to effectively fund and manage conservation programs that inspire and empower youth to become conservation leaders.

• Education or Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or at least 2 years of GAAP-compliant accounting experience
• Skills: Proficiency with accounting or ERP software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Excel
• Languages: English (at least CEFR B2)
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment
• Commitment to EPI's mission and values
• Desired: Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred, 3–5 years GAAP-compliant accounting experience preferably in nonprofit organizations, demonstrated experience with grant compliance and reporting (federal and private), proficiency in QuickBooks, SalesForce, Zapier, and Bill.com preferred, bilingual (Spanish-English) strongly preferred

Compensation varies by country according to EPI's internal 'Compensation Policy.' For United States (Missoula): Starting salary range is $48,500–$49,200 USD per year, DOE. For Costa Rica: Monthly gross salary of approximately $2,150 USD, DOE. For México (La Paz, Baja California Sur): Monthly gross salary of approximately $33,800 MXN, DOE. This position also provides a generous benefits package, including 32 days of paid time off per year, health insurance, a retirement plan, and funds for professional development.

EPI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing critical conservation issues through field-based partnerships between local experts and high school students, engaging youth in applied hands-on science and conservation to protect threatened species and habitats and inspire the next generation of conservation leaders.