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Bezos Earth Fund • Washington, DC, US
3 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Accountant, Finance & Accounting Team

Major Function

The Bezos Earth Fund is accelerating progress toward a more equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient world. We're seeking an Accountant to ensure the smooth and compliant execution of the organization's day-to-day financial operations, supporting key functions across travel, employee expenses, and accounts payable. As a trusted point of contact for internal staff and external vendors, this role helps maintain financial integrity, strengthen internal controls, and drive process efficiency to support the Earth Fund's mission and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounting / A / P Administration :

Process vendor invoices through A / P software, ensuring timely, accurate, and properly coded payments.

  • Maintain and update vendor records, including onboarding, communication, and resolution of payment or documentation issues.
  • Manage W-9 and W-8 collection and tracking to ensure IRS compliance and lead 1099 reporting and filing at year-end.
  • Support month-end close, including monthly reconciliation process.
  • Support monthly analysis of all accounts / categories and monthly P&L variance analysis.
  • Assist with AP-related reconciliations, tax preparation, and other accounting projects as needed.
  • Travel & Expense Management :
  • Serve as the first-line reviewer of employee travel and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies.

  • Enforce adherence to travel and credit card policies through proactive communication and follow-up on missing documentation, unsubmitted reports, and policy exceptions.
  • Act as the primary liaison with travel agents and employees to resolve booking or logistical issues.
  • Develop summary metrics and compliance dashboards to inform leadership and promote transparency.
  • Education & Experience

    The Earth Fund is an organization with lofty goals, and this opportunity represents a unique way to align one's professional skills with one's values and personal mission. The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of financial and accounting management.

    Candidates will be curious and demonstrate an understanding of the overall work of the Earth Fund, enabling them to work effectively across teams, providing outstanding service that supports the growth of the organization. This is a hands-on position that requires an entrepreneurial mindset, the ability to think creatively, and experience with day-to-day operational execution. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a global mission while developing deep expertise in nonprofit financial management. The right candidate will bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach and a strong sense of ownership over their work.

    More specifically, the Earth Fund seeks a professional who has :

    Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., accounting, finance) required.

  • At least 3 years of accounting and / or bookkeeping experience.
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, cloud-based accounting software (ie. Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online or Xero), SAP Concur, BILL and RAMP.
  • Highly organized and self-directed, able to manage multiple workflows independently from start to finish.
  • Detail-oriented and compliance-minded, with a commitment to upholding financial policies and procedures.
  • Ability to uphold policies with professionalism and diplomacy.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams while maintaining accountability.
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability, with a track record of improving or streamlining operational processes.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
  • Flexibility, willingness, and ability to respond to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Ability to develop new knowledge, skills, and abilities as needed to perform the position's responsibilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment and to meet deadlines, multitask and practice continuous improvement.
  • Committed to building and strengthening a workplace culture of inclusion and respect.
  • P hysical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • May require extended hours for urgent issues or to meet established deadlines.
  • This position is based in Washington, DC.
  • Salary Range : $75,000 - $100,000

    To Apply :

    This position offers a competitive salary and includes a generous benefits package. The Bezos Earth Fund is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination. The Earth Fund recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work. We actively welcome all qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, disability, military / veteran status, compensation history or any other basis prohibited by law. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.

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