Accounting Associate

Role: Accounting Associate

Location: San Francisco preferred or Washington DC

Contract type: Full time role

Hybrid work schedule: CPI has adopted a flexible working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with days in the office.

Salary Range: $65,000 -$75,000 per annum depending on experience.

About CPI

CPI is currently looking for an exceptional Accounting Associate to support our growing offices implementing our programs across the globe. The Accounting Associate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks, accounts payable and related functions. You will be part of a finance team ensuring compliance with GAAP and the integrity of financial information, systems, and reporting by supporting a range of accounting operations. You will act as a point of contact between the accounting department and operations processing accounts payable, supporting accounts receivable, compiling general ledger entries, and initiating payments. The Accounting Associate works independently and with the operations and finance departments ensuring the integrity of CPI’s financial data and internal controls. You will have the opportunity to work for an innovative global organization with a highly motivated team with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform the full cycle of AP from offices ensuring records are complete and policies are being adhered to.
• Post and pay accounts payable bills, ensuring proper approvals and support documentation is provided.
• Enter payments into banking and other global payments platforms.
• Load new vendors into Sage Intacct ERP system and banking platforms.
• Review credit card, purchasing and expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and proper support documentation.
• Maintain vendor files and databases ensuring tax documents, contracts, and procurement records are current and complete.
• Enter information into company databases, complete administrative forms.
• Create and manage users in ERP systems and support staff with user issues.
• Manage payable related emails and inquiries and provide updates to operations and other staff on status of bill processing and payments.
• Investigate payment issues.
• Support finance staff in compiling receipts and other support for audits and financial reports
• Prepare 1099 filings.
• Assist Accounting Team with ERP inputs and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a bookkeeping or accounting support role with solid experience in the Accounts Payable cycle required. Accounting coursework preferred.

• Highly organized with great attention to detail and accuracy and ability to analyze accounting transactions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and math skills.

• Good understanding of accounting principles.

• Experience with data management and knowledge management.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and self sufficient

• Ability to work with all levels of staff across a multi-cultural, multi-geographic, multi-discipline organization.

• Great oral and written communication skills, solution oriented, and be able to keep up a fast pace while adapting to frequent change.

• Experience with non-profit organizations, Sage Intacct, or similar accounting software. Working with government grants desired.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter, setting out why you think you could make an impact in this role by Friday 14th July 2023

Due to the importance of this role to our CPI projects we are looking to appoint quickly and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, therefore interested candidates are advised to submit your application at the earliest convenience. We reserve the right to remove this advert, dependent on the level of response received.

Climate Policy Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. We work hard to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential.  Our CPI teams reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a diversity and inclusion is evident through our focus on attracting and retaining staff based on skills and merit.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all identities and backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.