Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

RMI is seeking a Staff Accountant who will serve a key support role on the Accounting team and across the organization. Reporting to the Accounting Manager and working closely with other RMI staff in operations and programs, you will be the go-to person for journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger.    

Individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare periodic and monthly journal entries
• Manage the fixed asset and prepaid expenses schedules
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger
• Manage state compliance and reporting requirements
• Act as administrator for RMI’s corporate credit card program
• Build out-earned revenue proposal process and assist RMI staff with earned revenue questions
• Serve as first reviewer for earned revenue budget proposals and assist RMI staff with earned revenue contract proposal process
• Assist RMI staff with the annual budget and monthly forecasting process for earned revenue
• Assist with monthly close process
• Assist during annual financial audit
• Serve as backup for expense report processing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, as needed
• Assist with managing constituent records
• Additional responsibilities, as required  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• One to three years’ experience in an accounting role
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• Detail and service-oriented with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive, highly motivated, and flexible with changing deadlines and workloads
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word
• Experience using NetSuite or similar accounting system

Location 

This position will remain remote until it is safe to return to one of our offices in New York City, Washington D.C., Oakland, CA, Basalt, or Boulder, CO. This will be discussed further throughout the interview process.  

Important Note: As a U.S. federal contractor, RMI must comply with requirements outlined Executive Order Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This Executive Order requires that all federal contractors and subcontractors mandate and verify that all U.S. based employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are based in the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination status as a condition of employment. You may request an accommodation for medical or religious reasons. If you are based outside of the U.S., this requirement does not apply.

Compensation 

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new Staff Accountants based in the U.S. join at the minimum to mid-salary range of $63,000- $74,000. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!

Benefits    

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:    

• Medical, dental, vision insurance    
• 403b retirement options (5% match immediately)    
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability    
• Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)    
• Generous paid time off   
• Parental leave    
• Commuter and wellness benefits    
• Casual work environment that promotes work-life balance    

Diversity      

Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.    

We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we:    

• Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
• Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued.   
• Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities.    

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.        

About RMI 

RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

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