Accounting Associate (Remote)

Main areas of focus: Financial compliance, Financial systems administration, accounting operations 
Location: Remote - U.S. only.
Eligibility: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without the need of company sponsorship now or in the future

JOB HIGHLIGHT
You'll be ensuring financial compliance by employing your financial and accounting acumen and attention to detail.

JOB SUMMARY
As an Accounting Associate, you’ll take your first steps in the accounting profession. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll be the Accounts Payable champion, reviewing coding of invoices and expense reports. You’ll work closely with the accounting team to ensure our organization’s books are kept up-to-date, accurate, and comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR…
Reviewing invoices, expense reports, and credit card expenses for accurate coding to the general ledger
Investigating and responding to internal and vendor inquiries related to expense transactions 
Coaching employees on how to navigate and master the expenditure system and process
Assisting with system administrator tasks for our expense management tool
Providing support for compliance matters such as the annual audit and the 990 tax return
Participating in month close as needed, preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts
Assisting the department in the creation of new processes as the organization continues to evolve and grow, leveraging AI as appropriate 
Managing the filing of  state non-profit registrations 
Managing additional administrative responsibilities and projects as needed

YOU MUST HAVE…
A degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field 
Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
Exceptional communication and cross-collaboration skills
Strong attention to detail - you care about the “little things” and make sure they get completed on time and in a professional manner
Demonstrated experience learning and using financial and administrative systems / technologies

IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE…
2 years of office work or customer service experience
Formal Excel training
Experience with expense management platforms such as Concur and/or ERP software such as NetSuite

YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF... 
You're obsessed with accuracyYou double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. You pay strong attention to detail, have excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. You care about the numbers being right and take the time to make sure everything reconciles or is set up to be error-proof.

You're driven and can drive your own boatYou can work unaccompanied and are a self-starter. You work just as hard and meticulously by yourself as you do when someone is looking.

You're organized and diligentYou can multitask because you keep things in order. You can handle and prioritize multiple projects of various origins at once. You can turn any email thread into actionable and prioritized items for multiple people.

You're a team playerYou can coordinate efforts with many different departments to get the job done right. You use sound judgment and intuitive analysis to interpret requests from your team and turn it into a solution that makes sense for charity: water. And you know to follow up to make sure everyone's on the same page.

TEAM OVERVIEW
The Finance team, which includes Accounting, Strategic Finance, and Legal, works diligently to support our entire organization, keeping our books in pristine order, ensuring that our Operations and Water funds are being allocated responsibility and in line with our strategic goals. They guarantee our donor promise and core pillar that 100% of our public donations will be utilized for water projects.
 
HIRING TIMELINE
This role was posted on July 2, 2026 and will remain open for approximately 90 days.
 
SALARY RANGE
This is a non-exempt role with an hourly range of $26.44 - $28.37 and annualized to $55,000 - $59,000.

BENEFITS & PERKS
Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
Annual bonus potential through The Pool
401k plan + employer match
Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
FSA + dependent day care FSA
Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
Stipends for Home office, Professional Development, and a You-do-You Perk
TSA Pre-check reimbursement
Flexible working hours; team members are expected to be online 10am - 4pm ET regardless of location, plus three hours per day asynchronously, which factors in an hour for lunch
2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
At charity: water, we believe that water changes everything. We work with local implementing partners to fund sustainable solutions that provide clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. Since 2006, with a diverse team of world-changers and an unstoppable community of supporters, we’ve brought clean water to more than 20 million people worldwide. With the makings of a mid-size tech startup, we’re reinventing charity through endless innovation, contagious passion, beautifully crafted stories, and a powerful brand that inspires a new kind of generosity.
 
At charity: water, we value every background, identity, and experience. We believe that a diverse team, informed by different cultures and perspectives, makes us stronger. We are committed to doing the work and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is respected and heard. We commit to providing genuine opportunities for all people to thrive. And we will continue to embed diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equality in everything we do.

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