RMI · 12 hours ago
Staff Accountant (Denver/Boulder)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $86K/yr
1+ years expRocky Mountain Institute is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their Organizational Finance team. This role involves managing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy in the general ledger while supporting various accounting functions and mentoring junior staff.
Career PlanningEducationNon ProfitRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Prepare periodic and monthly journal entries
Manage the fixed asset and prepaid expenses schedules
Assist with monthly reclass process
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
Reconcile bank statements monthly
Ensure accuracy of the general ledger
Assist with monthly financial close process
Suggest and implement process improvements
Assist and/or act as back up to all core accounting functions as needed including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management and Payroll
Assist during various audits including but not limited to preparing documentation for auditors
Support for any accounting related questions from internal and external constituents
Backup to all Assistant Controller responsibilities
Mentor and train junior accounting staff
Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Assist with state compliance and reporting requirements, as needed
Additional responsibilities, as required
Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
1-3+ years' experience in an accounting role
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 Workday or similar accounting system
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA or CPA candidate
Experience in nonprofit accounting
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement match with immediate vesting
Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
Health savings or flexible spending accounts
Fertility and hormonal health support
Mental health and wellness support
Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Paid sabbatical leave
Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
Work from home and home technology allowances
Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
Potential for bonuses and merit increases
Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
Hybrid / remote work options
Team retreats and geographic meetups
Rewards and recognition programs
Company
RMI
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to secure a prosperous, resilient, clean energy future for all.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-03-14Grant· $4.4M
Leadership Team
Jon Creyts
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Kushner
Co-Founder & Head of Philanthropic Partnerships @ Third Derivative
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