Staff Accountant I

The Staff Accountant I position supports the Finance Team's efforts to give excellent service to NOLS employees and students worldwide. Through this experience, you will be immersed in the world of finance and accounting - and get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of one of the largest outdoor organizations in the world.

We are looking for someone excited about supporting systems in general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. You will assist other finance and accounting functions and provide backup to other tasks during leave.

This is an opportunity for a systems-oriented person with an eye for improving processes, and an excitement for working with a team.

Key Logistical Points:

Location: Lander, WY, USA.

Deadline: Interviews on a rolling basis. Open until filled.

Start Date: The target start date for this role is two weeks from the time of offer.

Questions: Please contact [[email protected]](

Your potential for impact

*Manage detail-oriented and high-volume data: *

Enter daily deposits received into a computerized database and code to posting accounts

Balance daily bank deposits and ensure timely deposits

Assist customers with phone payments

Process student refunds weekly

Monthly general journal data entry and other month-end close support

Assist with processes and finance systems:

Assist accounts payable (A/P) scanning and processing invoices, data entry, filing, split A/P checks and mail

Assist accounts receivable processing sales reports, monitoring and reconciling customer accounts, resolving discrepancies where necessary, initial review of Wilderness Medicine refunds, help with monthly billing, track and file sales invoices

Assist in payroll processing by creating new employee files and filing employee paperwork.

Review employee travel reimbursements

Perform reconciliation processes and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures

In collaboration with Finance leadership team, plan and implement system improvements

*Organize and assist with finance operations: *

Collaborate across departments to ensure basic accounting needs are met

Assist with projects and other tasks as needed

Prepare documentation for the annual audit

Assist with physical in-office and electronic organization of files

Pick up and distribute department mail daily and maintain office supplies

Who will succeed in this position

We are looking for more than just technical skills; we are looking for team players who have the desire to learn and add value to our organization by bringing these attitudes:

Excellence: Brings the best in every process involved

Systems aware: Propensity for efficient systems-based thinking

Flexible: Adapts quickly and balances competing priorities and deadlines, and works both closely in a team/group setting and independently

Proficient: In technical skills; spreadsheets, database management and accounting software

Articulate: Speaks or writes with ease, clarity, and impact

Detail-oriented: Faculty for meticulously entering, filing, and reviewing data

Openness to Change: Embrace evolving systems and process changes

Sensible: Handles susceptible information and maintains the utmost confidentiality

Experience with Microsoft and Google suite