Description
Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week.
Pay Rate: Salaried, based on experience and commitment. $58-62,000
Benefits: Medical insurance, vacation and sick days, 401K
Application Deadline: Open until filled, immediate availability
Application Process: Email a PDF of your cover letter & resume to: jennifer (at) wild.org with the subject: “Last Name,” “First Name”: Accounting Position
Local applicants only -- Please, no phone calls or walk-ins
WILD Mission and History:
As the heart of the global wilderness community for over 40 years, The WILD Foundation protects wilderness while meeting the needs of human communities, working across cultures and boundaries by collaborating with local peoples, organizations, the private sector, and governments to create dynamic practical projects and communications initiatives. The WILD Foundation is a Colorado-based 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works internationally and in the USA. www.wild.org
Expectation for All Staff:
Committed to support the WILD mission and
- Work collaboratively, with integrity and respect for fellow employees, associates, and our partners/projects
- Embrace personal responsibility and accountability for your role at WILD.
Position Background:
The Accounting staff is one person and reports to Operations/Business Manager and President. Full time is 40 hours per week in office, and more as required for semi-annual board meetings and annual independent audit. The WILD Foundation staff consists of 8 people in our Boulder office, with numerous contractors.
Job Requirements
- Accounting degree
- Minimum of 4 years professional experience
- Highly proficient in the following software programs: Quickbooks and GAAP accounting, Microsoft Office Suite (especially competent with Excel)
Other desired skills, but not necessary:
- Grant accounting (foundation and government)
- Foreign currency transactions
Principal Responsibilities:
- Daily bookkeeping
- A/R, A/P
- Budgeting cash flow
- Investment tracking
- Preparation of monthly reports (graphic and data) against budget and forecast
- Servicing annual independent audit
- Analyzing results
- HR related insurance
- Creating spreadsheet-based tools as needed
Desired Behavioral Traits and Attitudes:
- Highly organized, timely and accurate.
- Able to work independently and also be an enthusiastic part of our team.
- Passionate about WILD’s mission; environmentally concerned and aware.