Title:Staff Accountant

Organization:Friends of the Arava Institute (FAI)

Location:Newton Center, MA (HybridNewton Center, 1+ days onsite) |ET hours| Limited travel

Compensation:$60,000$68,000 | Full-time | Exempt

Help build bridges through environmental cooperation!

At Friends of the Arava Institute (FAI), every accurate reconciliation and compliant journal entry advances a simple but powerful idea:Nature knows no borders. We support the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, where students and researchers fromIsrael, Palestine, Jordan, and around the worldcome together to learn, collaborate, and innovate on solutions to shared environmental challenges. Your work ensures that donor resources are stewarded with integrityso students can focus on building a more sustainable and peaceful future.

The Opportunity

We seek aStaff Accountantwho is energized by the intersection offinance, environmental sustainability, and cross-border cooperation. Youll lead day-to-day accounting and partner closely with our Director of Finance & Administration to deliver timely reporting, compliant tracking of donorrestricted funds, and strong budgeting/forecasting that enables program growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain thegeneral ledger, preparemonthly financial statements, and completebank/investmentreconciliations
• ManageA/P, credit card reconciliations, anddonorrestricted fundsdocumentation (compliance with U.S. regulations)
• ReconcileDonorPerfectand other CRM data to the G/L; trace transactions for donor inquiries
• Supportbudget developmentfor departments, programs, and events; complete closeouts and variance reviews
• Implement process improvements that strengthen transparency, controls, and efficiency
• Schedule & Travel:Core hours inET; occasional early meetings with Israelbased colleagues;~1 weekend/yearfor the FAI Board Meeting

What You Bring

• 3+ yearsofnonprofit accountingexperience (G/L, reconciliations, financial reporting)
• Proficiency inQuickBooks OnlineandExcel(pivot tables, lookups)
• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Detail-oriented, ethical, and collaborative communicator
• U.S. work authorization; ability to be onsite in Newton Centre3+ days/week

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary$60,000$68,000, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, vision;401(k) with employer match; short/longterm disability; life insurance
• Commitment toprofessional developmentand a supportive, mission-driven culture