Job ID: 317471

Subsidiary Office Accountant

World Resources Institute

Location: Washington, D.C., United States

Apply by: 23 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global

Location: Washington, D.C., United States

Reporting to the Subsidiary Accounting Manager, the Subsidiary Office Accountant is a member of WRI's Global Accounting team and supports the accounting and financial integrity of subsidiary offices whose financial records are consolidated into the Institute's global financial statements. The role focuses on oversight, review, coordination, support and capacity building of subsidiary office accounting and audit processes, and serves as a key liaison between global and country office teams.

Key responsibilities:
- Accounting oversight and account reconciliation review (50%): review accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance with policies and standards; monitor month-end close against the global schedule; act as primary contact for subsidiary offices on Workday financial processes; review post-close reconciliations and lead monthly/quarterly reconciliation review meetings with subsidiary accounting teams and senior management.
- Audit coordination (20%): serve as primary liaison for subsidiary offices during consolidated financial statement and donor grant audits; collect and review year-end reconciliations and audit samples.
- Backup and operational support (20%): provide backup support to country office accounting teams and participate in departmental work rotation.
- Capacity building and training (10%): train subsidiary accounting teams, support adoption of new policies and standards, coordinate knowledge-sharing, and help implement improved processes and internal controls.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with accounting processes, year-end closing and audit procedures, preferably at non-profits with multi-entity or international accounting environments.
- Strong Excel skills with large spreadsheet data; strong understanding of month-end close and account reconciliation; knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred).
- Strong communication, coordination and training skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Verbal and written English proficiency.
- Existing work authorization is required; WRI cannot sponsor visas. Hybrid role (8 days per month in the office); must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at start of employment.

Salary range: USD 69,000-82,000.

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a resume with a cover letter by October 23, 2026 through the WRI Careers portal (Workday). WRI may close applications sooner if it receives a high volume of qualified applications.
https://wri.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/WRI/job/Subsidiary-Office-Accountant_2026-JR100505/apply