Panorama is a platform for social change dedicated to solving the world's most intractable problems. Our goal is to maximize social impact by partnering with visionary leaders, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to co-develop solutions with audacious thinking, radical collaboration, and bold action. Panorama's value proposition is to help partners operate in smarter, more impactful, and more efficient ways. Panorama Group's values are built on four core principles:
- Vision: See the big picture and examine all angles
- Integrity: Maintain trust and strive for excellence
- Partnership: Collaborate and foster meaningful relationships
- Impact: Act boldly and create a ripple effect.
The Panorama Group is a community of organizations that includes:
- Panorama Global, a social impact nonprofit that empowers changemakers through radical collaboration,
- Panorama Strategy, a social purpose consultancy that accelerates progress for clients through audacious thinking, and
- Panorama Action, which mobilizes voices and resources through bold action.
Position SummaryWe are seeking a limited-term staff accountant.
The Staff Accountant (Limited Term - 6 months) supports the accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of Panorama Global's financial operations. This role provides flexible accounting support across the Finance department, assisting with General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other core accounting activities as workload demands shift.
This role provides short-term operational accounting support to help maintain continuity of finance operations during a limited-term staffing need.
This position serves as a general accounting support role, helping to maintain day-to-day financial operations while providing coverage across multiple accounting functions. Responsibilities may shift across accounting areas depending on departmental priorities and operational needs. The Staff Accountant works closely with the Accounting Manager and may assist with a variety of operational accounting needs depending on departmental priorities.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing recurring tasks while quickly learning new processes. This role requires someone who can adapt to changing priorities and work across multiple accounting areas while maintaining strong attention to detail and adherence to internal control, documentation, and approval standards.
The Staff Accountant collaborates with other members of the Finance team to maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance with policies, and support smooth operational workflows.
This is a non-exempt, limited-term, full-time position reporting to the Accounting Manager. This position is hybrid for Seattle-based candidates and fully remote for those outside Seattle.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Support
- Assist with preparing and recording invoices and incoming payments.
- Support tracking of receivables and follow-up on outstanding balances as directed.
- Maintain accurate documentation for receivable transactions and supporting records.
Accounts Payable Support
- Provide support to accounts payable processes as needed, in accordance with organizational policies and approval workflows.
- Assist with payment preparation activities, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks, as directed.
- Assist with vendor record maintenance, including vendor onboarding and updates.
- Respond to inquiries related to payments, invoice status, and vendor setup when providing backup coverage for accounts payable activities.
- Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies in invoices, coding, approvals, or documentation.
Audit, Compliance & Systems Support
- Work within financial systems such as Sage Intacct, Certify, Salesforce, and banking platforms to process and review financial transactions.
- Assist with process documentation, workflow improvements, and data cleanup initiatives.
Cross-Team & Operational Support
- Provide flexible support across accounting functions, aligned with departmental priorities and workload needs.
- Responding to internal inquiries regarding financial transactions and documentation requirements.
- Provide backup coverage for accounting processes as needed.
- Support ad hoc projects and operational improvements within the Finance department.
General Accounting & Financial Operations
- Assist with account reconciliations and review of transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Support month-end close activities, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation within organizational systems.
- Assist with tracking financial activity across projects, departments, or cost centers.
General Responsibilities
- Apply judgment and attention to detail when reviewing submissions, escalating issues appropriately when items do not meet policy, documentation, or approval requirements.
- Manage personal workload, inbox, and deadlines effectively.
- Provide backup for other finance team functions as needed.
- Contribute to efficiency initiatives and uphold Panorama's financial policies.
- Ad hoc projects as needed.
Desired Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 2-4 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance operations experience.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct or similar accounting platforms.
- Experience supporting month-end close or financial reconciliations.
- Experience working in nonprofit or project-based accounting environments.
- Experience working with multiple entities is a plus.
- Familiarity with financial systems such as expense management tools, ticketing systems, or CRM platforms (e.g., Certify, Salesforce).
- Demonstrated ability to work across multiple accounting functions and adapt to shifting operational needs.
This job description may change as our team continues to grow and evolve - we hope you'll be excited to evolve with us as we scale and increase our impact.
Compensation & Benefits The starting salary for this role is between $60,000 and $70,000, which represents the minimum to the midpoint of the salary band for this position. When determining an initial offer, we carefully consider these factors: the candidate's skills and experience; room for growth within the band; and internal equity across the team.
Alongside salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Hybrid work arrangement for Seattle-based employees; remote work arrangement for all other US-based locations
- Flexible paid time off
- 10 paid holidays per year, including an organization-wide Winter Break.
- Up to 92% employer-paid monthly premiums for employee medical coverage (depending on plan selected)
- 401(k) safe harbor plan, with employer contribution equal to 3% salary, with immediate vesting
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid family/medical leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)
- ... And more! Visit our Careers Page for our full list of benefits
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume and an optional cover letter through our Careers Page portal.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Panorama is committed to creating a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We know that representation matters in the workplace and with our partners; to that end, we are committed to a hiring process grounded in equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political ideology, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, age, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Panorama complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People & Culture team at [email protected].
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Panorama participates in the federal E-Verify system. All candidates should review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters for more information.
The final offer will be contingent on the completion of a background check.
