Staff Accountant (Denver/Boulder)

Job Description:

Position Overview

RMI is seeking a Staff Accountant in the greater Denver/Boulder, Colorado area who will serve a key support role on the Organizational Finance team and across the organization. Reporting to the Assistant Controller and working closely with other RMI staff in operations and programs, you will be the go-to person for journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all diverse backgrounds and cultures!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic and monthly journal entries

• Manage the fixed asset and prepaid expenses schedules

• Assist with monthly reclass process

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly

• Reconcile bank statements monthly

• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger

• Assist with monthly financial close process

• Suggest and implement process improvements

• Assist and/or act as back up to all core accounting functions as needed including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management and Payroll

• Assist during various audits including but not limited to preparing documentation for auditors

• Support for any accounting related questions from internal and external constituents

• Backup to all Assistant Controller responsibilities

• Mentor and train junior accounting staff

• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment

• Assist with state compliance and reporting requirements, as needed

• Additional responsibilities, asrequired

• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls and procedures

MinimumQualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• 1-3+ years' experience in an accounting role

• Detail and service oriented with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

• Positive, highly motivated, and flexible with changing deadlines and workloads

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word

• Experience using Workday or similar accounting system

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegreeinAccounting

• CPA or CPA candidate

• Experience in nonprofit accounting

Location

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States, with a preference for this candidate to be in the greater Denver/Boulder, CO area.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation

At RMI, we prioritize fairness in our pay practices. Salaries are determined based on a mix of experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity across similar roles. The salary range of this position is $70,000-$86,275. New hires typically start toward the lower end of the range, depending on experience and alignment with the role's scope. In addition to base salary, this position includes an annual bonus target of 5% and eligibility for merit-based increases, which are tied to both individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

We offer an array of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• 403b retirement match with immediate vesting

• Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability

• Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans

• Health savings or flexible spending accounts

• Fertility and hormonal health support

• Mental health and wellness support

• Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)

• Generous paid time off and sick leave

• Paid sabbatical leave

• Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography

• Work from home and home technology allowances

• Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)

• Potential for bonuses and merit increases

• Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)

• Hybrid / remote work options

• Team retreats and geographic meetups

• Rewards and recognition programs

Diversity

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.