Senior Accountant (Remote – US, PST)

📍 Applicants must reside in the United States of America and have the right to work without sponsorship.

Employment Type: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week

Location: Remote within the US, Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone (California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona)

Hours: 8-hour shift to be determined to support a globally dispersed team

🌊 Join Our Team as a Senior Accountant! 

At Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), we're working toward a world where healthy oceans support thriving communities and sustainable seafood supplies for generations to come.

Our Finance team is more than numbers. We're trusted partners who help ensure our mission can thrive. We believe accuracy, collaboration, continuous improvement, and thoughtful problem-solving are the foundation of strong financial stewardship. 

🚀 The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to help ensure the financial health of our global organization. You'll play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, strengthening financial processes, and providing accurate, timely financial information that supports informed decision-making.

🌟 This isn't just another accounting role.

You'll be part of a mission-driven organization where your expertise directly supports meaningful conservation work around the world. Working alongside a collaborative international team, you'll help build strong financial foundations, improve processes, and ensure our resources are managed responsibly so we can maximize our global impact.

🚀 What You'll Be Doing 

General Accounting & Financial Close

• Manage general ledger activities and prepare journal entries, including revenue recognition, payroll allocations, grant activity, indirect cost allocations, and other adjustments.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.

• Prepare financial reports and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

Revenue, Grants & Program Accounting

• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing, revenue recognition, cash application, and collections.

• Support accounting and reporting for government, corporate, and foundation grants.

• Monitor grant expenditures, budget compliance, and financial performance.

• Prepare grant reports, reimbursement requests, reconciliations, and closeout schedules.

• Partner with program staff on billing, reporting, and financial analysis.

Accounts Payable, Payroll & Cash Management

• Review accounts payable and payroll transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with policies.

• Reconcile payroll, bank, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Monitor cash activity and support cash flow reporting.

Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual audits.

• Assist with Form 990, 1099 reporting, and other regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, organizational policies, and internal controls.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accounting system data and related financial records.

• Support process improvements, automation initiatives, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

• Recommend efficiencies that strengthen financial controls and reporting.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Note: Nothing in this Position description restricts the Organization’s ability to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this Position at any time.

🎯 What We're Looking For

Education

✔ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

✔ Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

✔ CPA preferred

Experience

✔ 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

✔ Nonprofit and grant accounting preferred

✔ U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

✔ ERP systems (e.g., Unanet, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP) are preferred

✔ Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

✔ Grant accounting and donor compliance requirements are preferred

✔ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)

✔ Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

✔ Outstanding analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills

✔ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Your Strengths

✔ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

✔ Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism

✔ Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

✔ Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

✔ Experience using workplace technology (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack)

✔ Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating positive employee experiences

🎯 Bonus Points For

• NGO, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization experience

• International or multi-country recruitment experience

• Experience supporting remote teams

• Additional language skills

🌍 What We Offer

💰 Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually

🏡 Fully remote working

🌐 Monthly internet allowance: $50

💻 Company laptop and equipment 

 🏖 Paid 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, and public holidays

⚓ Paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of employment 

❤️ A chance to make a meaningful impact in a global conservation organization 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

If you're an experienced accountant who enjoys building efficient processes, partnering with colleagues across a global organization, and contributing to work that makes a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

• Visit: https://sustainablefish.org/about-us/work-for-us/

• Complete the application honestly! It’s ok if you don’t meet every qualification.

• Submit:

  • CV or résumé 

  • A cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you're a great fit

SFP is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

🌊 Join us in helping create a more sustainable future—for people and our oceans.