Carbon Accountant, GHG Inventories

GreenPlaces

. Support the end-to-end delivery of carbon footprints and climate reporting disclosures aligned with industry standards .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GHG Emissions Accounting and Carbon Reporting, with a strong understanding of industry standards and frameworks such as CDP and GHG Protocol. Capable of managing multiple projects while providing cross-functional support and maintaining high attention to detail.

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GHG Emissions AccountingCarbon Accounting StandardsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyClient ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Carbon AccountingGHG Emissions ReportingMathematical SkillsData ManagementScope 1, 2, and 3 CalculationsProcess ImprovementResearch SkillsInventory ManagementDecarbonization RoadmapsThird-Party Assurance Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsMicrosoft ExcelAsanaSlack

Industry Keywords

Carbon FootprintClimate ReportingCDPEcovadisSBTiISO 14064GHG ProtocolSupplier EngagementCorporate SustainabilityStart-Up Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the end-to-end delivery of carbon footprints and climate reporting disclosures aligned with industry standards
Lead clients through technical conversations about carbon accounting and reporting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with support from senior team members
Provide guidance on preparing for and reporting to mandatory and voluntary frameworks such as CDP, Ecovadis, SBTi, and Microsoft
Provide cross-functional support in product development, customer success, and business development as needed
Manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years’ experience in GHG emissions accounting
Strong motivation and passion for carbon accounting and corporate sustainability
Excellent mathematical skills and ability to work with data in various formats
Familiarity with carbon accounting concepts and a basic understanding of GHG emissions reporting
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information to non-technical audiences
Ability to handle several clients and projects at once (5-10) while meeting deadlines
High level of proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of carbon accounting standards (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, etc.)
Calculating and report scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with minimal guidance and supervision
Exposure to supplier engagement, inventory management plans, and decarbonization roadmaps
Experience with preparing carbon accounting calculations for third-party assurance
Enjoys independent research & process improvement deployments
Understands how carbon accounting fits into frameworks and regulations (CDP, Ecovadis, SB 253, etc.)
Extremely high attention to detail and organizational skills
Avid learner that is always seeking to expand expertise and share findings with the team
Proactive, takes initiative, and a problem solver
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills (both internally and externally)
Start-up experience is a plus
Excellent time management and ability to navigate competing priorities and deadlines for different clients at the same time
Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast moving and changing work environment
A team player, collaborative but also the ability to work independently with little supervision
Capable of self-led learning and process implementation
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Asana, and Slack
Professional presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise
Able to work on virtual teams across different time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on climate action by helping businesses embrace sustainability
Remote and hybrid work options