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Mercy For Animals aims to end industrial animal agriculture by constructing a just and sustainable food system. We envision a world where animals are respected, protected, and free.
As a leading farmed animal advocacy organization, we know that achieving this goal requires a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment—one that welcomes and sparks new perspectives and innovative ideas. If you are passionate about our mission, driven to make a big impact for animals, and eager to be part of a dedicated team, join us!
We currently seek a senior accountant to join our global finance team. In this role, you will manage Mercy For Animals’ accounting operations, including month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and corporate credit card, to empower the organization to generate accurate financial statements.
You will do invaluable work:
Your qualifications will take our team to the next level:
About Your Team Leader
Your team leader, Alex (he/him) joined Mercy For Animals in January 2022. He has worked in finance for over a decade, including public accounting, in-house accounting, FP&A, consulting, and real estate. Alex knows we make the most meaningful impact for animals when we work with passionate people who bring diverse backgrounds and skills. He empowers and trusts his team and encourages them to own their work areas while supporting them when needed. Outside Mercy For Animals, Alex spends as much time as possible swimming and cooking with his husband and their companion pug, Wally.
Compensation and Benefits
Earn an annual salary of $75,000–$80,000, depending on qualifications, and enjoy a commute-free life as a remote team member. In addition to a collaborative and innovative work environment, you will be able to take part in our benefits package, including no- or low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance; generous paid time off and sick leave; and 401(k) retirement plan, with a dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3% of your annual earnings.
Application Details
We consider traditional and nontraditional qualifications and carefully review each application, resume, and cover letter. Feel encouraged to go outside a traditional cover letter and state how you would add to our culture; what we would gain from having you on our team; and how you align with our organizational vision, mission, and values.
Our Commitment to You
Mercy For Animals is a globally minded organization. We are committed to the principles of equity and justice, and our culture celebrates authenticity—enabling every team member to shine. All employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications, job needs, and job requirements, and potential team members of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and ability are encouraged to apply. We strive to include candidates from historically marginalized communities and those from or in communities impacted by environmental, social, and economic injustice.
Come as you are, and help us transform our society and construct a truly compassionate food system.
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Full Time
Consumer Services
$91k-111k (estimate)
03/07/2024
04/03/2024
mercyforanimals.org
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
100 - 200
1999
NATHAN RUNKLE
<$5M
Consumer Services
Mercy For Animals believes that a humane society is possible. We are committed to reducing the greatest amount of suffering for the largest number of animals. Our efforts focus on protecting farmed animalsthe most abused and exploited animals on the planetand utilize a broad range of strategic approaches that seek to expose cruelty, prosecute abusers, and inspire consumers to make compassionate food choices. We are on the frontlines fighting to protect farmed animals. From factory farms to corporate boardrooms, courts of justice to courts of public opinion, MFA is there to speak up against cru...elty, and for compassion.
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