Staff Accountant

Chestnut Carbon • New York, NY

7d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Chestnut Carbon is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to support our growing finance and accounting operations. This is a high-impact role that will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records as we scale our nature-based carbon removal initiatives. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for general ledger maintenance, transaction processing, reconciliations, and reporting. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment. Chestnut was founded and backed by Kimmeridge, a US-based private equity firm with offices in New York and Denver.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience (public or private)
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems, NetSuite experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with MS office software
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a start-up or high-growth environment is a plus
• Familiarity with carbon markets or environmental sciences is a plus

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and record journal entries including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany transactions.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and end-year close process.
• Process accounts payable invoices, expenses, and credit card charges in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with invoicing, processing and reconciling deposits, receipts and disbursements.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.
• Support annual audits and tax filings by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, files, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Work closely with other departments on special projects or routine tasks to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible to participate in health insurance, and 401K plan benefits on their first day of employment.
• Chestnut Carbon pays 90% of the cost for employee’s health insurance and 100% of the cost for dental and vision insurance.
• During each fiscal year of employment, employees will be eligible to earn a discretionary annual incentive bonus, based on company and individual performance targets.
• The position is eligible to participate in the Company’s equity incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees