Senior Associate, Finance

Summary

Join Climate Power as a Senior Associate, Finance and support the fiscal operations and accounting for three entities. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, processing payments, and maintaining accurate accounting records. Collaborate with the Director of Finance & Controller and Managing Director of Finance & Operations to contribute to Climate Power’s financial strategy. This role requires 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal operations, preferably in a nonprofit setting. The position is full-time, remote, and offers a competitive compensation package including benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, and a 401k match. Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in Washington, DC, but this position can be located anywhere in the US. The ideal start date is September 2, 2025.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant prior work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal operations, preferably in a nonprofit context
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Must be able to work independently, but also collaboratively with diverse groups of people, communities, and partners
• Extremely strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work
• Strong decision making abilities; understands when to raise questions or issues and comfort in doing so
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities; curious about identifying discrepancies and finding solutions
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Willingness to stay up to date on best practices and trends relative to the work and projects in their purview
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and maintain vendor information, W9s, and 1099s. Collaborate with program teams to ensure accuracy of accounting records as to account, functional category, entity, and grant
• Perform revenue entry and reconciliation in accordance with GAAP. Collaborate with Development team to ensure accuracy of accounting records as to revenue restrictions
• Perform month-end and year-end procedures such as bank and credit card reconciliations, making journal entries, and maintaining schedules
• Monitor cash balances and request cash transfers between accounts as needed
• Processing credit card and expense reports, in collaboration with Operations team as needed
• Maintain accounting software, including integrations
• Assist with implementing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with payroll administration and preparation of forms 1099 and 1096
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and compliance
• Assist with the annual financial audit

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in climate justice is a plus!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances
• 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents
• Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
• Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Tech Allowance
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
• Treat Yourself Fund