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GivePower is a mission-driven organization focused on electrifying the world with clean energy and providing health, economic, and educational opportunities to developing regions. The organization builds and operates solar-powered projects for education, water access, food production, and conservation, while also offering voluntourism experiences.
As a Staff Accountant, you will be a key member of the finance team supporting a growing, globally-distributed organization. You will own the full accounting cycle for a complex, multi-entity operation with international subsidiaries and manufacturing components.
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and adjustments as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities and international subsidiaries, researching and resolving variances
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, donor invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up
- Record and reconcile international subsidiary activity, including multi-currency transactions and intercompany balances
- Record inventory and manufacturing transactions, and maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation
- Prepare schedules, account analyses, and supporting documentation for year-end audits, tax filings, and management reporting
- Identify issues and recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls; document procedures
You will work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating across time zones with global teams, vendors, and donors.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA candidate a plus
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally in public accounting, nonprofit, manufacturing, or international settings
- Strong technical accounting foundation with solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and double-entry accounting
- Clear understanding of how the balance sheet and income statement interact
- Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Proficiency in accounting software (Xero experience a plus) and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas
- Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet close deadlines
- Sound judgment and willingness to ask questions and escalate issues appropriately
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
PLUS (preferred):
- Exposure to multi-entity or multi-currency accounting
- Familiarity with nonprofit accounting, including donor/grant reporting and restricted/unrestricted funds
- Experience supporting external audits or preparing audit schedules
- Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
- Bilingual capability, particularly in Spanish, French, or Swahili
- Passion for mission-driven work
