Staff Accountant

WHO WE ARE GivePower’s mission is to electrify the world with clean energy, and provide greater health, economic and educational opportunities to developing regions that need it most.  Our growing team is made up of passionate, creative problem-solvers who value community, vision, and impact.  We focus on building and operating projects that provide solar-powered solutions for improving education, water access, food production, and conservation.  We also provide life-changing voluntourism treks for donors and teams wishing to be a part of the impact they’re making. If you crave an opportunity to meaningfully improve the lives of those in need, come join the charge!
YOUR ROLE Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will assist in supporting the day-to-day accounting of GivePower. This includes the GivePower subsidiaries in Colombia, Kenya, and Haiti. The Staff Accountant will interact with multiple departments and work in a fast-paced and constantly growing environment. If you thrive on variety, personal growth, and love the world of accounting, this role is for you. In addition to closing the books according to prescribed deadlines, the Staff Accountant supports the organization with strong communication, attention to detail and a desire to constantly improve the accounting department.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with the Controller and subsidiary accounting teams to ensure monthly close is timely and accurate
• Assist with inventory management and the daily manufacturing transactions at GivePower
• Supervise accounts payable to ensure payments are entered and paid in a timely manner
• Routinely oversee donor invoicing, accounts receivable, collection efforts, and related reporting to management
• Ensure all cash accounts are routinely reconciled
• Audit and review expense reports for GivePower and subsidiaries
• Ensure reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Support fixed assets, ad-hoc reporting, and annual audit

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or with a concentration in accounting
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or nonprofit space preferred
• Strong Excel skills, with intermediate level pivot table and understanding of formulas
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
• Can easily build rapport and work comfortably with team members, vendors and donors
• Highly resourceful with the ability to work independently
• Exercising sound judgment, ability to ask questions and communicate issues as encountered 

Compensation:  25k-30k annually
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you!  Apply today!