Staff Accountant

About Pacific Environment

For more than three decades, Pacific Environment has worked to serve people, wildlife, and ecosystems by promoting grassroots activism, strengthening communities, leading strategic campaigns, and working for policy changes. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with regional offices or staff across the United States, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Thailand, and with partnerships that span the Pacific Rim.

Pacific Environment and our partners fight fossil fuels and champion clean energy, challenge industrial models that disregard local interests, and bring grassroots concerns—and whenever possible grassroots leaders—to national and international bodies to advocate for policy solutions that reflect community needs and values.

Pacific Environment operates as a campaigner, coalition-builder, grant maker, and thought partner. We provide direct funding and technical assistance to grassroots environmental activists in the regions where they work. We complement these community-led efforts with national and international coalition-building and advocacy to decision-makers to support policy changes that prioritize local interests and resolve the root causes of environmental challenges. Pacific Environment has a strong track record of local and international achievement.

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and accountability of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, be proficient in financial management software, and have a passion for supporting our non-profit mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and expense reports.
• Assist in coordinating annual budget templates and other information in collaboration with the finance team and department heads.
• Coordinate with program managers to ensure compliance with grant funding requirements, including tracking expenses, preparing financial reports, and assisting with grant proposal budgets.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of annual financial audits and tax filings, providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
• Assist with payroll processing, calculating payroll taxes, and ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of wages.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned Senior Director of Finance, contributing to the overall success of the finance department and organization.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• At least 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance in a non-profit setting is required.
• Experience and familiarity with grant or fund accounting.
• High proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Intacct, Bill.com, NetSuite)
• Proficient abilities in Microsoft & Excel
• Strong understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well with other organizational departments.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Location and Compensation

Pacific Environment staff currently work from home. Greater San Francisco Bay Area and California candidates are strongly preferred. This position requires working across U.S. West Coast and Southeast and East Asia hours, including some evenings or weekends.

Pacific Environment provides compensation commensurate with experience and equitable with others on our team, plus a full benefits package for staff positions. The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $105,000 per year, which is carefully considered to account for equity, and the final offer will be based on the candidate’s qualifications. The employee will enjoy a flexible working environment with a dedicated, diverse group of colleagues.

Physical Requirements

The Senior Accountant’s work involves remaining in a stationary position and looking at a computer for long stretches of time, communicating with co-workers electronically, and occasional travel (including overnight travel), in-person meetings, or events. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Pacific Environment has an organization-wide policy that staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19.  

Pacific Environment’s EEO Statement

Pacific Environment is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from communities harmed by environmental degradation and from backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply. We welcome diversity to do our best work and believe that creating teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to the change we seek.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Pacific Environment.

Pacific Environment participates in the E-Verify Program: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

To Be Considered

Please submit your resume and cover letter by expressing your interest in the position and fit for the role by applying here.

The position will remain open until the posting is removed.