Role Description We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Accountant / Finance Executive Assistant to join our team and play a crucial role in our financial operations. In this position, you will work closely with our financial executives, providing them with the support they need to drive our company’s success. - Receivables management - Notification of reportable foreign payments - Dunning process - Account clarification/reconciliation - Contact person for customers/debtors (regarding payment modalities) - Processing of travel expenses - Assistance in Financial Planning processes - General back office tasks Qualifications - Experience in customer receivables management - Experience in travel expense management - Experience with reportable foreign payments - Understanding of general accounting - Experience in financial planning - Commercial training, ideally education in financial accounting - Fluent in English, ideally German speaker - Reliability, excellent attention to detail - Ability to work in a team and independently Benefits - A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community - A product, which pushes the boundaries of technology with a global user and contributor community - A competitive salary - Remote work and flexibility for a healthy work-life balance - Time for personal growth and education

• Assist team members and clients with fee related inquiries. • Worklog, reconcile and disburse fee submission. • Assist with Monthly and Quarterly Billing process and Account Receivables. • Prepare journal entries, coding vendor invoices, accounts analysis and reconciliation, closing books and setting up new accounts on a monthly basis. • Reconcile bank statements, verify deposits, address questions and problems and prepare general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis. • Monitor accounts receivables collection from sponsors and or institutions and reconcile customer accounts. • Maintain client contracts with appropriate supporting material. Update records as necessary. • Perform other duties as requested.

Title: Subsidiary Office Accountant Location: United States - Washington D.C. Job Description: This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in Washington, DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position in US, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment. About the Program: The WRI Operations Department strives to make all global offices capable and low risk, enhancing their operational capabilities, establishing sustainable growth through a bond of mutual respect, collaboration and sharing knowledge across the sisterhood of WRI offices. This is done by targeting standards of performance, and measuring efficiency and effectiveness across all the offices. As part of the WRI Global Operations team, the Accounting department contributes to the overall efficient operation of the department and helps WRI to be fully compliant and knowledgeable about our financial condition. Job Highlight: Reporting to the Subsidiary Accounting Manager, this role will be a member of the Global Accounting team and plays a critical role in supporting the accounting and financial integrity of subsidiary offices whose financial records are consolidated into the Institute’s global financial statements. The role focuses on oversight, review, coordinate, support and capacity building of subsidiary office accounting and auditing processes, while serving as a key liaison between global and country office teams. What you will do: Accounting Oversight & Account Reconciliation Review (50%) - Perform ongoing review of accounting transactions for the subsidiary offices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and accounting standards. - Monitor subsidiary office month-end close status against the global closing schedule to ensure timely and complete close. - Serve as a primary point of contact for subsidiary offices regarding Workday financial processes, and support country teams with troubleshooting, process improvements, and rollout of enhanced Workday functionality. - Review post-close account reconciliations prepared by the subsidiary offices and prepare reconciliation review summaries and feedback. - Lead monthly/quarterly reconciliation review meetings with subsidiary office accounting teams, Global Accounting leadership, and country office senior management. Present reconciliation review results, recurring issues, corrective actions, notable successes, and share meeting outcomes and action items with relevant global and country office stakeholders. Audit Coordination (20%) - Serve as the primary liaison for subsidiary offices during consolidated financial statement and donor grant audits. - Collect and review year-end account reconciliations required for the annual audit. - Coordinate collection of audit samples and supporting documentation from assigned offices. Backup & Operational Support (20%) - Provide backup support to country office accounting teams during staff absences, as needed. - Participate in departmental work rotation to build cross-functional expertise and support coverage needs. - Assist with other accounting duties as assigned by the Subsidiary Office Accounting Manager and Global Accounting leadership. Capacity Building & Training (10%) - Provide ongoing training and capacity building for subsidiary office accounting teams. - Support adoption of new accounting policies, procedures, and standards. - Coordinate knowledge-sharing and cross-office collaboration meetings. - Participate in the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures related to subsidiary office accounting. - Support implementation of improved processes and internal controls. What you will need: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA preferred. - Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience with accounting processes, year-end closing work and audit procedures, preferably at non-profit organizations with multi-entity or international accounting environments. - Experience working with large spreadsheet data using high-level excel formulas required. - Strong understanding of month-end close and account reconciliation processes required. - Knowledge of U.S. GAAP required. - Experience working with ERP systems (Workday preferred). - Strong communication, coordination, and training skills. - Highly organized, detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable. - Languages: Verbal and written proficiency in English. - Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to support visa applications. Potential Salary: TheUS salary range is between 69,000 and 82,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. About Us: World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations. Our mission and values: WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care. Our culture: WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. Our People team carefully reviews all applications.

Title: Staff Accountant Location: Champaign Illinois US Department: 0.25 Job Description: Description: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATIONhas an immediate opening for anStaff Accountant The University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois (University). It works closely with alumni and friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations, as well as campus development professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University. This role is responsible for the processing, compliance, and reconciliation functions supporting UIF's annuity and life income programs, operating bank accounts, and endowment administration. The position serves as the primary administrator for charitable gift annuity and life income activity — spanning gift intake, beneficiary payments, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance — while maintaining accurate general ledger records. The role also ensures the integrity of operating cash accounts through daily and monthly bank reconciliations and provides backup support for endowment administration. Working closely with external administrator TIAA-Kaspick and internal Gift Planning staff, this position requires strong technical accounting skills and the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines across a complex set of financial responsibilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Review and approve gift contracts, cash transfers, liquidations, and beneficiary payments; maintain annuity payable balances and adjust reserves as contracts terminate. Post monthly journal entries and reconcile TIAA-Kaspick subsidiary records to the general ledger. - Prepare annuitant tax packages; review 1099-R and Form 5227 filings and coordinate IRS responses. Support state CGA registrations, reserve filings, and quarterly regulatory reporting. - Serve as day-to-day liaison between internal Gift Planning staff and TIAA-Kaspick on new gifts, contract amendments, and terminations. - Reconcile all assigned operating bank accounts on a daily and monthly basis. Investigate and resolve outstanding items, posting errors, and unexplained variances promptly, maintaining clear workpaper documentation in support of internal controls and audit readiness. - Develop and maintain sufficient familiarity with endowment processes — including distributions, spending allocations, investment activity posting, and fund-level reporting — to provide seamless coverage in the primary administrator's absence. - Prepare assigned balance sheet and account reconciliations, which may include accrued liabilities, prepaids, or other general ledger accounts. Ensure all are completed accurately, on schedule, and supported by appropriate documentation. - Contribute to special projects, process improvements, audit support, and other departmental needs as directed by management. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or sufficient experience - Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail - Ability to work collaboratively and foster cooperative relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders - Proficient with accounting systems and Microsoft Office products PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: - Experience in not-for-profit accounting - Experience with Workday accounting software The starting salary range for this position is projected to be $52,000-$58,000 per year. While our job postings include salary ranges, your compensation will be based on your specific experience and qualifications—we're not limited by these posted ranges. You'll be inspired daily in our state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious workspace - a stunning LEED-certified building featuring contemporary amenities including an on-site wellness center and café with healthy dining options. We encourage work-life balance through our hybrid schedule for many positions, combining in-office collaboration with up to 2 days of remote work flexibility. Your comprehensive benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, company paid life insurance, generous vacation time including 24 days annually, and more. Generous pension benefits are also included. We invest in your present and future wellbeing, providing the support you need to succeed. Application Process: For full consideration for the role, all candidates must complete an online application and include a cover letter and resume. Candidates may create a profile through https://jobs.uif.uillinois.edu. For further information regarding application procedures, contact Foundation Human Resources at uifhrsearches@uif.uillinois.edu. THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Requirements: PI9350155c7e31-29963-40844437