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Rethink Priorities

Rethink Priorities is a think-and-do tank. Through research and action, we improve the lives of humans and animals.

Finance Team, Two Roles

Financial Planning and AnalysisFinancial Planning and AnalysisFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 51-200Since 2018Company SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$55K - $80K / year

Seniority

Junior

Associate Degree1 yr expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Finance Team, Two Roles

Rethink Priorities

• Recording and reconciling credit card transactions, ensuring all receipts are submitted and charges are correctly coded • Supporting month-end close processes to ensure transactions are entered accurately and on time • Assisting the finance team in enforcing RP's expense policies • Assisting with the annual audit by providing necessary documentation and supporting schedules • Maintaining accurate and organized financial records, including W-9s, W-8BENs, invoices, and other supporting documentation • Maintaining confidentiality of Rethink Priorities financial records and activity • Managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including recording bills, contractor invoices, and external payment requests in Sage Intacct accurately and in a timely manner • Recording US and UK payroll entries and staff expense reimbursements, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger • Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations for month-end and year-end close; maintaining supporting schedules and processing assigned journal entries • Managing and overseeing day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring timely vendor and contractor payments and accurate processing of deposits and expense reimbursements • Developing and maintaining spend analysis across departments and grants to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting • Serving as a responsive and knowledgeable point of contact for staff finance questions and requests, including payment inquiries, expense coding, and platform access • Reviewing and approving staff reimbursement requests including meal per diems • Supporting the development and maintenance of cost methodologies, including indirect rates and cost allocation approaches, and assisting with financial forecasting to inform budgeting and grant reporting • Collaborating with the Controller and finance team on strategic initiatives and process improvement projects as the organization grows • Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for the Finance and Operations team • Supporting the organization during periods of substantial org-wide growth and within the Finance department as needed.

Job Requirements

  • 1+ years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting
  • Solid understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals and basic accounting principles
  • Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Experience with multi-currency transactions or multi-entity structures is preferred
  • Experience with fund tracking is preferred
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in bookkeeping and finance, ideally in a nonprofit setting
  • Strong understanding of nonprofit fund accounting and multi-entity accounting
  • Understanding of nonprofit accounting fundamentals, including GAAP compliance; knowledge of IFRS is a plus
  • Advanced knowledge and experience using Excel or Google Sheets
  • Proficient analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to resolve issues and develop new processes when necessary
  • Professional level of English language is required for all roles at Rethink Priorities.

Benefits

  • Remote-first environment, including flexible work hours and schedule
  • Comprehensive global benefits program, including statutory benefits as required by local law, and supplemental benefits specific to each country (varies by location)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and unpaid leave, including:
  • Unlimited vacation with a minimum number of required statutory days off
  • "Mandated" 3 weeks total mid- and end-year organization-wide breaks
  • Unlimited (within reason) personal and sick paid and unpaid leave
  • Parental leave — at least 4 - 9 months of a combination of paid and unpaid leave, available prior to and/or during the first 2 years after a child's birth or adoption
  • Other paid and unpaid leave (e.g., bereavement)
  • Technology stipend of $2,000 USD equivalent every 3 years for work and office equipment
  • AI tools budget of $40 USD equivalent monthly
  • Professional Development Budget of $4000 USD per year
  • Learning opportunities, including workshops/training sessions and 10% of work time dedicated to professional and personal development
  • Paid work trips, including one annual all-staff Mega Team Retreat and relevant conferences
  • Virtual co-working spaces, including a private Rethink Priorities Focusmate group
  • RP Peer Support Program for New Employees
  • Other benefits at the discretion of RP Leadership

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