Junior Staff Accountant

JOB TITLE: Junior Staff Accountant POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Associate SALARY BAND: B REPORTS TO: Director, Finance & Accounting LOCATION: Remote About American Rivers American Rivers is a national conservation organization working to make every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. We combine evidence-based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard the 4.4 million miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nation’s clean drinking water, extraordinary wildlife, and the strength of our communities. For more than 50 years, our staff, supporters, and partners have been driven by a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities – including within our organization. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that different people bring to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature. JOB SUMMARY The Junior Staff Accountant provides support to the Finance and Accounting team to ensure that American Rivers ’ accounting functions are performed in accordance with GAAP and organizational guidelines and that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounts Payable (A/P): (25%) Process vendor invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring proper approvals and coding. Verify that all expenditures ar