Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

ABOUT US

Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance global change science and solutions. AGCI seeks to improve understanding of human and Earth systems, catalyze solutions at speed and scale, and nurture integrated communities across research and practice. We convene events, conduct research, provide advice to decision-makers, and develop innovative initiatives, including re-granting and fiscal sponsor ships, for implementation through a wide network of partners.

Running through AGCI’s DNA is a strong institutional commitment to excellence in science that is actionable and accessible. For more information visit agci.org.

AGCI was founded in 1989 and is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) organization that supports staff and partners working to implement a mission that is international in scope yet grounded in local contexts and problem domains. As an 'Institute Without Walls,' AGCI staff and consultants are based in a variety of locations across the United States.

Position Overview:

Full-Time

Location:

The position can be remote anywhere within the continental United States.

Travel Requirements: 3-4 trips per year within the U.S.

Position Title:

Accountant

AGCI’s Accountant is a critical member of AGCI’s Accounting and Finance team who manages daily accounting tasks and procedures, maintains accurate and complete financial records, and supports AGCI’s Controller in generating timely and accurate financial data and reporting. The Accountant brings expertise, accuracy, integrity to AGCI’s day-to-day accounting operations, works to strengthen and scale accounting procedures, and works in close partnership with the Controller to ensure that all daily, monthly, and annual accounting tasks and procedures are completed in a timely manner and to the highest standards of quality.

The Accountant works in close partnership with AGCI’s Controller, Vice President, Finance and Operations, and staff across the organization, and reports to the Controller.

• Support the full-cycle accounting process, including A/P, A/R, and GL activities.
• Maintain the General Ledger and ensure accurate coding of all financial transactions.
• Monitor and reconcile bank, credit card, and investment accounts.
• Prepare and submit donor and funder invoices and monitor A/R aging.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Process payables, including employee expense reports, reimbursements, and vendor invoices in accordance with AGCI policies.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, deferred revenue.
• In close partnership with program and project operations staff, assist with grant financial reporting and budget tracking efforts.
• As requested, support budgeting and forecasting efforts for AGCI’s programs, projects, and organization-wide.
• Support risk mitigation and ensure adherence to internal controls by maintaining proper documentation and compliance with AGCI’s Signatory Policy and the Internal Control Matrix.
• Assist in annual independent audit preparation and process by compiling schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements, in partnership with other members of the Finance and Operations team.
• Ensure vendor files are adequately maintained (W-9 collection, payment and contact information regularly reviewed and updated).
• In partnership with the Controller, prepare and file annual vendor 1099 forms.
• In coordination with Controller, support semi-monthly payroll allocation entries.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (preference for a degree in Accounting)
• A minimum of four-five years of experience serving as Staff Accountant or an Accountant, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
• A proven track record working with general ledger functions and being an integral part of the month-end and year-end close.
• A strong working knowledge of nonprofit accounting and the generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP.
• Experience working with accounts payable systems such as, Ramp or
• Familiarity with federal regulations, such as CFR, FTR, etc.
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