Staff Accountant

Coalition for Green Capital; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,715 - 132,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

The Coalition for Green Capital is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage accounts payable functions, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The role includes account reconciliations and month-end close support in a hybrid work environment in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and significant experience with accounts payable, GAAP, and systems like NetSuite. Additional offerings include health benefits and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with AP and general ledger responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

5+ years of accounting experience

Tools

NetSuite

Ramp

Job description

About CGC

CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America.

We collaborate with the public and private sectors to bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact at scale. Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment.

Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public‑private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together.

A Career at CGC

A career at the Coalition for Green Capital is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.

• Innovation drives creative solutions and continuous improvement.
• Mission‑Driven Focus keeps long‑term impact at the center of every decision.
• Partnership shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust‑based relationships.
• Accountability defines our stewardship and commitment to results.
• Collaboration strengthens cross‑functional teamwork and shared responsibility.
• Transparency ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.

Our culture is fast‑paced, rigorous, and purpose‑driven. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, building new markets, and delivering measurable impact within a collaborative team, CGC offers a platform to do that work with purpose.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle and performing core accounting functions, including account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and journal entries within NetSuite. This role will support month‑end close, maintain compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and help optimize processes using Ramp and other financial systems. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and committed to accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement. This position will be a hybrid‑based model in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Walnut Creek).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end‑to‑end accounts payable process including invoice intake, coding, approval workflows, and payment processing
• Ensure expenses are properly classified in accordance with nonprofit accounting requirements, grant restrictions, and internal policies
• Maintain vendor records, including W‑9s, ACH information, and 1099 compliance
• Partner with program and operations teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments
• Prepare and post journal entries such as accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, and reclassifications
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close to meet internal and external reporting deadlines
• Support preparation of financial statements, grant reporting, and management reports
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Support audit requests by preparing schedules and providing documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal controls over disbursements and expense management
• Assist with maintaining policies related to AP, expense reimbursement, and cash management
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within NetSuite and Ramp
• Assist with system enhancements, reporting development, and documentation of procedures

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organization skills and experience in organizing and prioritizing project sets based on substance, urgency, and capacity
• Self‑organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced dynamic environment
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and ethical stewardship of funds
• High level of accuracy and accountability
• Proactive problem solver with continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative approach with cross‑functional partners
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
• Authorization to work in the United States of America
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience with AP and general ledger responsibilities
• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite and expense platforms such as Ramp a plus
• Strong understanding of GAAP; nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Strong communication and customer‑service mindset

Preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit organization with grant or fund accounting
• Experience with system implementations or process automation

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for the Analyst position is between $117,715 – $132,549 annually.
• Analyst will be eligible for an annual bonus based on job and organizational performance.
• The benefits offered for Analyst include health insurance, 401k, vacation leave and sick leave.

CGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and advancing equitable economic and environmental outcomes nationwide.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.