Staff Accountant

About Panorama  Panorama is a platform for social change driven by audacious thinking, radical collaboration, and bold action.

We help our partners navigate multiple pathways from vision to impact based on their needs.

Our mission is to maximize social impact by partnering with visionary leaders to co-develop solutions to change systems.

Panorama’s value proposition is helping partners to operate in smarter, more impactful, and more efficient ways.

Panorama’s values are built on four core principles :

• Vision : See the big picture and examine all angles  Integrity : Maintain trust and strive for excellence  Partnership : Collaborate and foster meaningful relationships  Impact : Act boldly and create a ripple effect.    The Panorama Group is a community of organizations that includes :      Panorama Global , a social impact nonprofit that empowers changemakers through radical collaboration,   Panorama Strategy , a social purpose consultancy that accelerates progress for partners through audacious thinking, and    Panorama Action, which mobilizes voices and resources through bold action.     Position Summary  The Staff Accountant supports the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of Panorama Global’s financial operations. This role handles day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) processing and related vendor and payment activities, which comprise the majority of this position’s workload.  Approximately 85% of this role focuses on AP operations within the Finance department, while the remaining 15% supports general accounting duties and other finance and administrative tasks.      The Staff Accountant also assists with audit and tax preparation, supports project-specific accounting needs, and provides cross-team support to ensure smooth financial operations.    The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage recurring and time-sensitive tasks with precision.
• This position interacts regularly with vendors, internal partners, and the finance team to ensure efficient, accurate, and policy-compliant operations.    Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant works closely with the Senior Accountant, who provides higher level support as needed, while the Staff Accountant manages the routine, day-to-day AP responsibilities.
• They will engage with internal and external partners across the organizational matrix and play a pivotal role in driving efficiency, enforcing policies, and advancing automation efforts within accounts payable and the broader financial functions.      This non-exempt, full-time position must be based in one of Panorama’s hub cities (Seattle, Denver, Washington, DC, or New York City).
• For Seattle, Denver and NYC, employees are expected to work in the office four days per week starting in 2026.

In Washington, DC, this requirement will go into effect once the office has been established in 2027.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Accounts Payable Operations  Process invoices, purchase orders, and payment documentation (ACH, wires, checks) in accordance with policy and timelines.  Maintain AP inbox, vendor records, and payment schedules; set up new vendors and update existing records.  Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment errors, and inquiry tickets promptly.  Prepare and process weekly payment runs; ensure correct coding, approvals, and documentation.  Set up payments in bank portal for approval, including importing ACH / NACHA files, initiating wire transfers, and submitting batches for approver review.  Verify payment batches for accuracy (coding, approval, vendor banking details) prior to release.  Complete AP adjustments (e.g., exchange rate, general corrections) and monthly AP reporting.  Monitor and respond to AP-related tickets in the ticketing system, ensuring timely and accurate resolution with service expectations.  Communicate AP requirements with internal partners, including returning items that need additional information or corrections before they can be processed.  Vendor & Banking Activities  Maintain accurate vendor data, including onboarding, updates, and deactivations.  Enter vendor banking information into Sage Intacct and the bank portal after verification is complete, ensuring accurate setup and adherence to internal controls.  Manage bank transaction processing for benefits, outgoing payments, credits, and returns.  Support compliance with vendor-related regulatory requirements, including 1099 filings.  Audit, Tax & Compliance Support  Support month end close by preparing AP accruals, reviewing open items, and ensuring invoices and payments are recorded accurately.  Assist with annual audit preparation, schedules, and selections.  Support preparation of Form 990 schedules and 1099 / 1099-NEC filings.  Uphold internal controls by ensuring required approvals, maintaining complete documentation, following established segregation of duties protocols and aligning AP processes with organizational policies.     Project & Cross-Team Support   Provide AP services for project-specific needs, including fee-for-service arrangements.  Respond to urgent and exception-based payment requests while maintaining compliance.  Participate in cross-team meetings to align AP activities with program needs.  Systems & Process Maintenance  Maintain AP and finance records in organization systems (including SharePoint ,Sage Intacct) in accordance with retention and documentation standards.  Navigate and troubleshoot multiple financial systems (Sage Intacct, Certify, Salesforce, Sharepoint, bank portal, etc) as part of daily AP workflows  Assist in process documentation updates, policy maintenance, and workflow improvements.  Provide general team support, including basic tech troubleshooting and task coordination.  General Responsibilities  Apply judgement and attention to detail when reviewing submissions, escalating issues appropriately when items do not meet policy, documentation, or approval requirements.  Manage personal workload, inbox, and deadlines effectively.  Provide backup for other finance team functions as needed.  Contribute to efficiency initiatives and uphold Panorama’s financial policies.  Ad hoc projects as needed.  Organizational Engagement & Participation    Exemplify qualities of Panorama’s Values, Culture and Mission as an impact player who :

When determining an initial offer, we carefully consider these factors :

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