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Senior Accountant (Remote in US)

Digital Green · Remote
RemoteFull-timeGeneralSenior$80,000–$105,000/yr
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## About Digital Green [Digital Green](https://www.digitalgreen.org/) is a pioneer global not for profit organization, utilizing digital platforms and community-driven approaches to amplify the voices of smallholder farmers and improve their livelihoods. Our mission is to create a world where farmers use technology and data to build prosperous communities. By harnessing the power of technology, we facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and market linkages, enabling farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and increase their productivity and income. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of under-served smallholder farmers worldwide through innovative technology solutions. Backed by leading philanthropic organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Walmart Foundation, USAID, and UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UKFCDO), we are committed to leveraging data and technology to empower smallholder farmers and strengthen agricultural extension systems. Role Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the organization's financial records and reports in compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role serves as a bridge between foundational U.S. accounting operations and global consolidation, managing full-cycle accounts payable, payroll, and the month-end close process for the U.S. entity while supporting global financial reporting. The role interacts closely with Global Finance, HR, and Operations teams to maintain internal controls and support the annual audit and budgeting processes. The Senior Accountant is expected to exercise significant independent judgment in reconciling complex accounts, streamlining accounting processes, and ensuring compliance across multiple state jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: U.S. Financial Operations (45%) - Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage the full cycle of U.S. cash disbursements and receipts, ensuring all invoices are accurate, documented, and processed in a timely manner and in accordance with maintaining sufficient operational cash flow. - Employee Cash Advances and Expense Reimbursements: Oversee the end-to-end employee cash advance and expense reimbursement cycle by reviewing all submissions for completeness and accuracy. This includes verifying that all reimbursement requests and advance liquidations align strictly with organizational policies and U.S. GAAP standards to ensure proper internal controls and audit readiness prior to processing. - Credit Card Reconciliation: Execute the monthly reconciliation of all corporate cards, verifying that every transaction is valid and supported by appropriate documentation. - Payroll & Compliance: Execute semi-monthly U.S. payroll, including the management of salary deductions, benefits coordination with HR, and ensuring compliance with all state payroll taxes and filings. - Timekeeping Administration and Cost Allocation: Oversee the U.S. timesheet management system, coordinating accurate project code allocation and timely submissions for cost allocation and grant reporting. General Ledger & Month-End Close (30%) - Close Process: Ensure timely U.S. month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account analysis. - Financial Reporting: Support Global Controller in preparation of financial statements, including the statement of financial position and functional expenses, to enable leadership decision-making. - Inter-Entity Management: Support the completeness and accuracy of inter-entity accounts and fund transfers between the U.S. and country offices. Audit, Budgeting & Internal Controls (15%) - Audit Support: Compile and organize supporting documentation for internal reviews and the annual external audit, including PBC (Prepared by Client) schedule preparation. - Internal Controls: Maintain and monitor internal control policies and procedures to reflect best practices and meet regulatory requirements.…

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$80,000 – $105,000/yr
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AccountingPayrollLeadership

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