Accountant

What You Will Do:

You will support a range of accounting and finance functions including but not limited to: 1) Recording, reconciling, and monitoring contributed revenue, and 2) assisting with other general accounting tasks including maintaining and reconciling fixed asset accounts. You will work closely with fundraising staff, the Controller and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

This full-time, exempt position is fully remote, with regular travel to quarterly staff meetings. We have a preference for candidates near one of our established campuses in California or Washington.

Who We Are:

NatureBridge provides best-in-class environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.

This position involves a wide range of responsibilities and roles, including adhering to internal control processes and managing the flow of confidential business information. Duties include (but are not limited to):

Contribution and Pledges

• Receive and process pledges and donations that arrive via our development department.
• Ensure that all transactions are properly coded.
• Coordinate with the development department regarding collection of outstanding pledges receivable items.
• Provide wire documentation for donations to the development department.

Fundraising Reporting and Communication

• Track and report on the organization’s restricted funds, including complying with donor reporting requirements.
• Collaborate to ensure the accurate preparation of grant budgets, develop spending projections, and monitor expenditures to ensure they comply with donor restrictions.

Other

• Work with the CFO and Controller to evaluate current accounting and finance processes, and assist with the design and implementation of streamlined workflows.
• Manage fixed asset purchases, disposal and retirement.
• Process monthly depreciation entries.
• Monthly reconciliation of assigned Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assist with monthly-close processes.
• Assist in annual audit preparation.
• Attend occasional meetings in person (anticipated to be no more than once per quarter, and may include an annual staff retreat).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• $72,000-$85,000 annual salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after six months
• Generous paid vacation, training days and sick leave
• Other benefits include Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and more

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of work experience within a non-profit finance department.
• Solid understanding of GAAP for nonprofits and fund accounting. Non-profit government grants and contract experience preferred; knowledge of Federal grant accounting standards a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting and related software (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word and Google Docs) and advanced computer skills, especially with spreadsheets required. Prior experience using SalesForce or other CRM systems is a plus.
• Prior experience with process optimization, project management, and change management within a finance function preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability work independently, manage complex and confidential issues
• Able to prioritize, multi-task, and have a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace. We especially encourage you to apply if you are a member of (or have extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education, or the outdoors in general.

If you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets.

• All NatureBridge Employees are required to complete a background check in order to be eligible for employment.

Why should you join the NatureBridge team?

• We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on young people and the environment
• Work with a flexible, collaborative and supportive team.
• Work remotely with occasional travel to our scenic National Park campuses.

NatureBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any accommodation.

How To Apply:

Submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to our Online Career Portal.