Staff Accountant

GiveWell is looking for a Staff Accountant to support the transactional and operational accounting that keeps GiveWell's books accurate and current. You'll bring care and precision to accounts payable, month-end close, and reconciliations—work that directly enables GiveWell to move money carefully and transparently. This is a great entry-to-mid-level opportunity for someone detail-oriented who wants broad exposure to nonprofit accounting operations.

• Own accounts payable and employee expense processes, including invoice processing, vendor relationships, credit card program administration, and employee expense reimbursements
• Support month-end and quarterly close by recording journal entries for payroll, benefits, credit card and employee expenses, prepaids, and accruals
• Perform and improve the monthly bank reconciliation process, owning execution and identifying efficiency improvements
• Triage and respond to finance-related staff questions as the first point of contact on the Finance team
• Support annual compliance processes including audit and 990 preparation alongside the Controller and Senior Accountant

• 2+ years of financial/accounting experience
• Experience with common accounting systems (Sage Intacct, Salesforce, Bill.com)
• Experience supporting financial audits and annual compliance processes such as the 990
• Experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and expense reimbursements
• Strong Excel skills with comfort using formulas, filters, and pivot tables
• Highly organized with meticulous preparation, documentation, and tracking of work
• Keen detail orientation and accuracy in work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with or interest in process improvement
• Preferred: alignment with GiveWell's values and mission, experience in public accounting (Big 4 or similar), comfortable working cross-functionally with non-finance colleagues

Submit your application through the GiveWell careers page. No cover letter required—only answer the application questions provided. The hiring process includes: 30-minute introductory conversation with Talent Acquisition Team, take-home assessment, 90-minute interview with Controller, 75-minute values interview, 30-minute interview with Chief Operations Officer, reference checks, and offer.