Corporate Accountant

About Water.org

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future. 

Join the Finance team!

As a corporate Accountant you are primarily responsible for managing global, enterprise-level financial administrative tasks, preparing supporting schedules, and assisting with routine accounting processes, such as bank and account reconciliations, payables processes and financial reporting.

What You’ll do

Monthly Close & Financial Reporting 
Prepares journal entries and supporting schedules for various financial accounts, including preparation and maintenance of accounting checklists and regular financial reporting. Manages finance correspondence, addressing inquiries or routing requests to appropriate team members promptly. Maintains accurate, complete financial files and documentation.   

Reconciliation & Cash Management 
Prepares and completes timely bank and account reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved. Prepares and reviews supporting documentation for payables processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational policies and related compliance measures. 

Audit 
Works within established systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support with the annual audit and tax return activities. 

General Accounting Support 
Supports assigned project deliverables and/or tasks to aligned to key objectives and priorities. Works with regional finance functions to support implementation of global accounting practices and processes 

 Why Water.org? 

At Water.org, we’re dedicated to breaking barriers to safe water access for everyone, everywhere. When you join us, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability, diversity, and making a lasting impact. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to drive global change.

What Makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and/or related equivalent working experience.  
• Five or more years of experience independently executing accounting functions, including payables processes, risk management and financial reporting.    
• Proficient with general accounting standards, principles and methodologies, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.   
• Experience conducting general accounting tasks within ERPs and using financial account software, such as NetSuite, Intacct, Financial Edge, etc.   
• Proficient (written and verbal) in English.  

Travel Requirement 

• Up to 5% domestic and/or international travel. 

Salary/Benefits  

This position offers country-specific benefits and market-based, competitive salary as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.  

Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

Type and Estimated Length of Employment:  Indefinite

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law.  We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain an inclusive team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.