Research institute investigating the trajectory of AI
Finance Specialist – Manager
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$80K - $120K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Finance Specialist – Manager
Epoch AI
• Manage finance operations such as reviewing payment requests and disbursing payments • Manage Mercury and credit card operations, ensuring compliance of expense policies • Track and support various sub-budgets like team budgets, restricted grant budgets etc. • Keep books accurate and current in QuickBooks Online • Coordinate with external accountants and invoice clients • Prepare for and coordinate the annual audit • Own financial SOPs and accounting policy, support internal controls
Job Requirements
- 2 or more years of experience in finance operations roles in a financially complicated non-profit
- Understanding of nonprofit and multi-entity accounting, including restricted funds and GAAP compliance
- Knowledgeable in bookkeeping / accounting, with hands-on QuickBooks experience
- Comfortable taking ownership and operating with high agency
- Comfort with AI tools and automation and enthusiasm for streamlining financial processes
- Advanced knowledge and experience using Excel / Google Sheets
- Highly organized and attentive to detail, yet able to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty
- Interest in and understanding of Epoch AI's mission
- Nice to have: Experience supporting or preparing for a nonprofit audit and Form 990
- 3+ years of relevant experience, including owning recurring close cycles end to end (for Manager level)
- Experience working directly with external auditors and managing accounting/bookkeeping providers (for Manager level)
- Nice to have: Experience implementing or migrating accounting platforms (for Manager level)
Benefits
- Competitive global benefits program, including a comprehensive health insurance program
- Generous paid time off (PTO), including no specific annual limit, with 30 days PTO per year protected
- Unlimited personal and sick leave, and 4 months paid parental leave for permanent staff with at least 12 months of tenure
- A flexible and generous expense policy for you to spend on equipment and a large range of productivity tools
- Paid work trips, including 3 staff retreats per year and relevant conferences
- Access to our very well-equipped offices in Berkeley, California, including paid meals, snacks, gym, and more
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