About Us

Driven by a passion to solve the climate crisis, The Sunrise Project is a global network of experienced change-makers with a mission to scale social movements to drive the global transition beyond fossil fuels. With programs and staff across Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, we have developed a unique model of grant making and campaigning that supports networks of organisations to drive powerful change towards our mission. 

We have a dynamic and nimble organisational culture. We’re serious about supporting our people to thrive as we tackle the urgent climate challenge.

We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger strategies, teams and movements. We take the broadest possible view of diversity and encourage First Nations people, people of color, people living outside of cities, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply. We are continually working on becoming a better workplace for everyone. You can find out more here. 

About The Role

This role involves providing crucial support within the finance team, contributing to the accurate maintenance of financial records and playing a vital part in ensuring the precision, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position requires attention to detail, proficiency in financial processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the broader Sunrise team.

About You

You’re a team player with a great eye for detail.  You are driven by ensuring that financial information, advice and reporting supports decision makers in the planning and delivery of their programmatic functions. You’re passionate about leveraging your first-rate accounting skills to help solve the climate crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable invoices in an accurate and timely manner

• Support the maintenance of the general ledger including completing the monthly balance sheet, bank,  and expense reconciliations

• Completion of month end processing including monthly accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules

• Support the monthly rolling forecast and annual budget process with the collation of data from programmatic teams 

• Assist with payroll reconciliation

• Support with ensuring compliance to accounting standards and policies, financial controls, systems and delegations 

• Assist with providing documentation and support for completion of annual audits

• Supports a program of continuous improvement and automation to support timely and effective processing

• Aligns own work and with Sunrise’s mission, values, and OKR’s.

Required skills and experience    

• Entry level experience in a similar or related role including unpaid, grassroots or lived experience;  or other relevant transferable skills and experience.

• A working knowledge of, and experience in accounting principles practices.

• Experience in a finance processing role 

• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.

• Proficient in Excel (or similar), and Financial Management Systems.

• Sound verbal and written communication skills

• Commitment to providing a quality internal service with high levels of satisfaction.

• A passion for action on climate change and a commitment to social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

Desirable Skills and Experience   

• A working knowledge of the financial management of complex granting arrangements in a non-profit organisation.

• Experience working internationally across cultures, and in contributing to inclusive team cultures.

Job requirements

• Must be located in the Pacific Standard Timezone

• You must have full working rights for the United States.  The Sunrise Project is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas.

• Employment background checks are required.

• Previous employment reference checks will be required for successful applicants

• Intermittent travel with advanced notice may be required.

• Flexibility to adjust work hours to accommodate multiple time zones

How Sunrise supports its staff:

The Sunrise Project Inc. (Sunrise Inc.) is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. We have the following in place to help us achieve that, noting pro rata will apply for part time staff and/or temporarily appointed-fixed term staff:

• 100% employer paid health, vision and dental coverage

• Five weeks of vacation leave

• Paid Parental Leave that is gender-neutral & inclusive of all types of families, incl. Parental Return To Work & Keeping In Touch Program

• Life Leave (up to 40 days p.a. for significant personal reasons)

• Flexible Working Policy

• Floating public holidays (cultural leave)

• Employee Assistance Program

• VIDA - An AI tool to support your health and wellbeing.

• Generous allowances for:

  • Workspace Benefits incl: Macbook & accessories, initial $2,000 for home workspace and IT equipment + $800 every 2 years + up to $75/mth phone/data/internet. (pro rata for temporary/fixed-term staff)

  • Shared office support

• Regular all-org and team meetings & retreats

• Learning & Development Program incl. a professional development budget for you

• Coaching & manager support with regular 1:1 meetings

• Annual performance & development reviews with 360 feedback

• A co-developed work plan to ensure clarity on your role & key responsibilities

• We provide our staff with a voice on issues that concern them via consultation, eg JEDI caucuses, working groups, slack channels, surveys and meetings.

How to apply for this job

We recognize that racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, classism and other forms of discrimination creates structural barriers that impact opportunities to formal education and experience. When assessing candidates we look at more than the jobs you've been paid to do but the range of ways you've picked up skills and knowledge throughout your life. This is why we assess candidates on how well they respond to application questions and don’t require a cover letter. 

You’ll be taken to Be Applied to complete your application.