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At MissionWired, we help our partners create revolutionary fundraising strategies that advance their mission, change our country, and have a positive impact on the world. We help our partners tell big, ambitious stories that invite their supporters into communities to raise mission-changing revenue. Our results are unrivaled, having converted more than $4.5 billion in donations to the worlds most trusted philanthropies and groundbreaking campaigns. We do it over email and SMS, in the mail, across social media, everywhere. We dont think in terms of channels; were single-minded in pursuit of your success. Were innovative, progress-obsessed, do-gooders who care deeply about social change and continuing to push the limits on what we can accomplish together. Weve brought strategies to life for nonprofit organizations working around the world, including Sandy Hook Promise, Human Rights Watch, The Humane Society of the U.S., Save the Children, and Friends of the Earth. Over the years, we have worked with various progressive political organizations and believe that each election cycle is an opportunity for us to support organizations across the country and elect Democrats to legislative bodies up and down the ballot. Were an equal-opportunity employer and take seriously our commitment to equality and equity. Our efforts to be inclusive and create opportunity dont end when someone joins us they begin. Weve set our sights on changing the world through our work and with our clients, and representation is at the foundation of what we do. We know that diversity of thought and background makes us stronger. Thats why were committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Every new team member broadens our perspective and allows us to think bigger. Well be at our best when people from underrepresented communities and people with a range of perspectives and lived experiences want to come, stay, and push the boundaries of whats possible.OverviewWe are seeking a Staff Accountant to support cost accounting and financial reporting for direct mail production and campaigns (large-scale printed fundraising and outreach campaigns). In this role, youll play a critical part in supporting the financial backbone of our direct mail operations, focusing on job costing, margin analysis, and cost control while partnering with operations and Client Services teams to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant who wants hands-on exposure to cost accounting in a fast-paced mission-driven environment, and who is eager to build strong fundamentals in operational accounting and cross-functional team partnership.Successful candidates will be responsible for:Tracking and analyzing direct mail costs, including printing, postage, paper, fulfillment, vendor services;Maintaining accurate job costing and margin reporting by campaign and client;Assisting with documentation and internal controls related to direct mail cost accounting;Supporting month-end close activities, including preparation of inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), accrual, and cost of goods sold (COGS) entries;Preparing and posting cost-related journal entries and performing account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting;Analyzing cost variances and supporting pricing, margin, and profitability analysis;Collaborating directly with operations and client services teams to improve cost visibility, data accuracy, and process efficiency across the direct mail billing and revenue process.Must-have qualifications:Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred);13 years of accounting experience, including exposure to cost accounting, operational accounting, or production-based environments;Experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations;Strong Excel skills; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or job-costing system experience (Sage Intacct);Strong attention to detail and a high standard for data accuracy;Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, prioritize effectively, and follow tasks through to completion with minimal oversight;Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to explain financial information to non-Finance team members.Benefits100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network100% employer-paid life insurance and short term disability50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance401(k) with 3% employer contribution17 vacation days in addition to 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off.Paid parental leave at 100% of your salaryFinancial sup .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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