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Join an established environmental non-profit organization and help contribute to solving climate
change, one of the most complex and challenging issues of our generation.
The Climate Trust is seeking an experienced accountant capable of handling a variety of
responsibilities. This position is directly responsible for all accounting and bookkeeping activities
for the organization. These responsibilities include managing all budgeting and accounting
processes, monthly close processing, general ledger functions, A/P, A/R, payroll, journal entries
and reconciliation, bank statement reconciliation, monthly and annual financial reporting,
internal controls compliance, completion of detailed forms and schedules (IRS 990), and
performing activities in accordance with approved procedures. This role requires tracking of
assets, contract revenue, management reporting, and reconciliation of program budgets with
staff time allocations. This position also provides financial support for special projects as
needed.
We provide exceptional benefits, competitive salary and a collegial work environment.
Contact: jobs@climatetrust.org
Major Responsibilities and Duties
• Implementation of all accounting functions including A/R, A/P, bank reconciliation, timely
monthly close processing, preparation of financial reports and statements, audit
assistance, and preparation of IRS forms including the Form 990
• Preparation and maintenance of both annual budgets and work plans, as well as
financial planning over a 3-5 years time horizon
• Assist project managers with budget preparation particularly for fund raising proposals
• Tracking of project expenses, contracts and preparation of reports and billing invoices
• Assist project managers with contract compliance by tracking progress toward
milestones and ongoing performance
• Manage payroll processing
• Credit card reconciliation and expense report preparation
• Facilitate the appraisal process and development of annual work plans with staff
• Support to programs necessary to evaluate accounting and financial ramifications of
new and innovative proposals and projects
• Extensive and detailed tracking of unrestricted and restricted funds2 Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper
• Provide carbon tracking and reporting assistance to the project teams
• Work closely with staff on establishing accounting procedures required by the
organization’s new contractual obligations and GAAP
• Work with auditors to complete the audit process in a timely manner
• Provide back-up assistance for Office Manager from time to time
Qualifications
Required Talents
• A minimum of 3-6 years of increasing responsibilities in nonprofit accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or six or more years of progressive accounting
experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Sage MIP (or Quick Books) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid understanding of monthly account reconciliations, year end and monthly closing
processes, grant accounting, financial reporting, cash and accrual accounting, Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles and UBIT issues
• Experience with managing outsourced payroll processing and other vendor relationships
• Skilled at developing project and consulting budgets for proposals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities
Preferred Talents
• Advanced accounting or finance training and knowledge
• Experience working in a growing and entrepreneurial organization
• Knowledge of climate change, renewable energy, or energy efficiency
Personal Attributes and The Climate Trust Principles
Personal Attributes
• Client service orientation with a special attention to detail
• Self motivated and organized with the ability to work under multiple deadlines
• High degree of integrity particularly in managing confidential information
• Teamwork orientation and positive outlook that encourages optimism
• Passion for helping solve environmental issues
The Climate Trust Mission and Principles
The Climate Trust’s mission is to provide expertise, financing, and inspiration to accelerate
innovative climate solutions that endure.
• Collective action. We develop productive partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit
organizations, and their stakeholders, that serve as models of collective action.
• Integrity. We uphold the highest level of integrity in our work, business transactions and
partnerships.
• Innovation. We continually strive to find, develop, and promote new services, technologies, 3 Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper
and processes, and so we manage and tolerate higher levels of risk as a result.
• Service. We are passionate about providing excellent service to our partners, our
communities, and our planet that result in meaningful, quantifiable, and enduring impacts.
• Stewardship. We are responsible stewards of precious global resources—natural, financial,
and human—for the benefit of current and future generations.
• Sustainability. We promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability, beginning
with our own actions.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience. The Climate Trust offers a highly competitive benefits
package, including a “cafeteria” medical, dental and vision plan; three weeks of vacation;
flexible work hours; a 401K plan; and a bus/bike incentive program.
How to Apply
Please e-mail a résumé and cover letter to jobs@climatetrust.org. Please include “Staff
Accountant/Bookkeeper” in the subject line. You may also mail your application materials to:
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls
please. The Climate Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
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