Staff Accountant

Climate and Land Use Alliance

. Work with the Accounting Manager and report to the Finance Director .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,500 - $87,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong accounting skills with a focus on accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close processes, while effectively managing multiple deadlines and collaborating across diverse teams. Proficient in financial systems such as Intacct, Tipalti, and Expensify, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial transactions.

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Accounts PayableReconciliationsIntacctTipaltiExpensify

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccrualsMonth-End Close ProcessesCash Journal EntriesFinancial Documentation ReviewVendor Payment ProcessingContract Management1099 Vendor Information MaintenanceInternational Currency TransactionsPayment Run Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCustomer Service OrientationProactive CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingMission-Driven OrganizationFinancial ComplianceGlobal Team CollaborationHigh-Volume Workflows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the Accounting Manager and report to the Finance Director
Process and enter grants, bills, purchase orders, contracts, and vendor payments in Intacct and Tipalti
Ensure appropriate GL coding and complete supporting documentation
Review payment documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Prepare weekly, special, monthly staff, and contractor payment runs
Monitor outstanding accounts payable and follow up on required approvals
Serve as a resource for vendors and staff regarding payment questions
Resolve day-to-day Tipalti issues, including failed payments and vendor information updates
Maintain 1099 vendor information and support annual filing periods
Manage Expensify workflows, expense reports, receipts, categorization, and staff support
Train new staff on Expensify and related expense processes
Prepare quarterly cash-to-general-ledger reconciliations
Maintain active contract records, balances, and end dates
Report contract status and review outstanding contracts and purchase orders
Flag contract expirations, outstanding items, and other issues
Prepare and post cash journal entries, including international contractor payment activity
Prepare quarterly accounts payable and contract accruals
Support accurate and timely month-end close activities
Communicate issues, missing information, and anticipated delays affecting deadlines
Participate in CLUA team and Operations meetings
Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Grants, HR, Operations, and program teams across locations and time zones

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong accounting skills, including accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and/or month-end close processes
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines and high-volume workflows
Strong customer service orientation
Clear, proactive communication skills
Strong problem-solving and judgment skills
Ability to work independently and recognize when escalation is needed
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment with ambiguity
Collaborative, team-oriented approach
Comfort working across cultures, geographic locations, functions, and time zones as part of a global team
Alignment with CLUA’s mission and shared values
Comfort working across multiple financial systems; experience with Intacct, Tipalti, and Expensify is highly desirable
Prior nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization accounting experience is a plus
Experience with international currency transactions is preferred
Submit a cover letter and resume in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee position
Equal employment opportunity
Application consideration for candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities