The Staff Accountant I position supports the Finance Team’s efforts to give excellent service to NOLS employees and students worldwide. Through this experience, you will be immersed in the world of finance and accounting - and get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of one of the largest outdoor organizations in the world.

We are looking for someone excited about supporting systems in general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. You will assist other finance and accounting functions and provide backup to other tasks during leave.

This is an opportunity for a systems-oriented person with an eye for improving processes, and an excitement for working with a team.

Key Logistical Points:

• Location: Lander, WY, USA.

• Deadline: Interviews on a rolling basis. Open until filled. 

• Start Date: The target start date for this role is two weeks from the time of offer. 

Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nold.edu

Your potential for impact

Manage detail-oriented and high-volume data: 

• Enter daily deposits received into a computerized database and code to posting accounts

• Balance daily bank deposits and ensure timely deposits

• Assist customers with phone payments

• Process student refunds weekly

• Monthly general journal data entry and other month-end close support

Assist with processes and finance systems:

• Assist accounts payable (A/P) scanning and processing invoices, data entry, filing, split A/P checks and mail

• Assist accounts receivable processing sales reports, monitoring and reconciling customer accounts, resolving discrepancies where necessary, initial review of Wilderness Medicine refunds, help with monthly billing, track and file sales invoices

• Assist in payroll processing by creating new employee files and filing employee paperwork. 

• Review employee travel reimbursements

• Perform reconciliation processes and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures

• In collaboration with Finance leadership team, plan and implement system improvements

Organize and assist with finance operations: 

• Collaborate across departments to ensure basic accounting needs are met

• Assist with projects and other tasks as needed

• Prepare documentation for the annual audit

• Assist with physical in-office and electronic organization of files

• Pick up and distribute department mail daily and maintain office supplies

Who will succeed in this position

We are looking for more than just technical skills; we are looking for team players who have the desire to learn and add value to our organization by bringing these attitudes:

• Excellence: Brings the best in every process involved

• Systems aware: Propensity for efficient systems-based thinking 

• Flexible: Adapts quickly and balances competing priorities and deadlines, and works both closely in a team/group setting and independently

• Proficient: In technical skills; spreadsheets, database management and accounting software 

• Articulate: Speaks or writes with ease, clarity, and impact

• Detail-oriented: Faculty for meticulously entering, filing, and reviewing data 

• Openness to Change: Embrace evolving systems and process changes

• Sensible: Handles susceptible information and maintains the utmost confidentiality

• Experience with Microsoft and Google suite

How to Apply

It’s super easy! Just enter your email and click the “start your application” button at the top of the screen and answer a few simple questions for the hiring committee to get a better idea of what you could bring to this role. 

At NOLS we use the Applied platform for our recruitment. The Applied platform will ask you some demographic questions before you start your application. We at NOLS never see the responses to these demographic questions with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.

Who is NOLS?

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that strives to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence. 

We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.

Why is NOLS a great place to work?

• Global Reach: With locations across the U.S. operations in six countries, and courses running in all 50 states and more than 10 countries, you’ll be part of an organization with a truly worldwide impact.

• Course Discounts: Receive special pricing on NOLS courses for yourself and your family.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible Time Off: We offer a flexible time off policy that empowers employees to take the time they need for rest, adventure, and personal priorities without the constraints of traditional accrual systems.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential, 24/7 counseling and support services to help you maintain balance and well-being.

Additional Information

To support pay transparency and equity, the posted salary range is fixed. We encourage you to explore our opportunities that fit your pay expectations. 

• A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

• NOLS participates in e-verify for U.S. employees, Certificado de Antecedentes for Chilean or Mexican employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with People Team and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact peopleteam@nols.edu.

NOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics information, disability unrelated to job or admission requirements, or status as a protected veteran. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment by emailing peopleteam@nols.edu with your request.