Finance and Accounting Specialist
About The Position
The Bezos Earth Fund is accelerating progress toward a more equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient world. We’re seeking a Finance and Accounting Specialist. The Finance and Accounting Specialist ensures the smooth and compliant execution of the organization’s day-to-day financial operations, supporting key functions across travel, employee expenses, and accounts payable. As a trusted point of contact for internal staff and external vendors, this role helps maintain financial integrity, strengthen internal controls, and drive process efficiency to support the Earth Fund’s mission and strategic growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., accounting, finance) required.
- At least 5 years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, cloud-based accounting software (ie. Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online or Xero), SAP Concur, BILL and RAMP.
- Highly organized and self-directed, able to manage multiple workflows independently from start to finish.
- Detail-oriented and compliance-minded, with a commitment to upholding financial policies and procedures.
- Ability to uphold policies with professionalism and diplomacy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams while maintaining accountability.
- Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability, with a track record of improving or streamlining operational processes.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
- Flexibility, willingness, and ability to respond to a rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to develop new knowledge, skills, and abilities as needed to perform the position’s responsibilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment and to meet deadlines, multitask and practice continuous improvement.
- Committed to building and strengthening a workplace culture of inclusion and respect.
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices through A/P software, ensuring timely, accurate, and properly coded payments.
- Maintain and update vendor records, including onboarding, communication, and resolution of payment or documentation issues.
- Manage W-9 and W-8 collection and tracking to ensure IRS compliance and lead 1099 reporting and filing at year-end.
- Support month-end close, including monthly reconciliation process.
- Support monthly analysis of all accounts/categories and monthly P&L variance analysis.
- Assist with AP-related reconciliations, tax preparation, and other accounting projects as needed.
- Serve as the first-line reviewer of employee travel and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies.
- Enforce adherence to travel and credit card policies through proactive communication and follow-up on missing documentation, unsubmitted reports, and policy exceptions.
- Act as the primary liaison with travel agents and employees to resolve booking or logistical issues.
- Develop summary metrics and compliance dashboards to inform leadership and promote transparency.
Benefits
- This position offers a competitive salary and includes a benefits package.
- The Bezos Earth Fund is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
