Carbon Accounting Specialist, Senior Associate

Make an impact by helping shape how organizations measure and manage their carbon footprint. You will play a key role in advancing high-quality emissions accounting and reporting that supports strategic decision-making. This role focuses on sustainability data and carbon accounting to drive improvements in operational efficiency, strengthen sustainability strategy, and support evolving regulatory requirements. Join a team focused on delivering transparent, reliable, and meaningful environmental metrics.

As a Carbon Accounting Specialist, Senior Associate in Operational Sustainability, you support the end-to-end greenhouse gas inventory lifecycle and help deliver high-quality, audit-ready emissions data. You work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, apply sound methodologies, and enhance reporting processes. You contribute to emissions measurement, analysis, and regulatory disclosures while helping strengthen governance and controls. This role provides the opportunity to influence how emissions data is used to inform strategy and reporting.


Job Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of greenhouse gas inventories across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3
• Perform emissions calculations using established methodologies and ensure data accuracy through quality control processes
• Analyze emissions data to identify trends, variances, and data quality issues
• Partner with stakeholders to source, validate, and manage datasets used in emissions measurement
• Execute data validation, reconciliations, and exception management to support completeness and accuracy
• Maintain clear documentation of data sources, assumptions, and calculation logic for audit readiness
• Support development and maintenance of carbon accounting methodologies and internal documentation
• Assist with external assurance processes by preparing supporting materials and responding to audit requests
• Contribute to strengthening controls and governance across emissions reporting processes
• Support preparation of regulatory and voluntary disclosures and adapt reporting to evolving requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver clear, structured outputs and insights from emissions data

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• 4 years of experience in greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability reporting, environmental analytics, or a related field
• Working knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting standards, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions concepts
• Experience performing analysis, validation, and reconciliation of large or complex datasets
• Experience supporting audit, controls, or assurance processes with documentation and evidence
• Experience working with carbon accounting or sustainability data platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Experience supporting regulatory disclosures or frameworks (e.g., climate-related reporting requirements or voluntary disclosures)
• Experience developing data models, calculation logic, or reporting structures
• Familiarity with emissions forecasting or scenario analysis approaches
• Experience working in a large, matrixed organization with cross-functional stakeholders
• Knowledge of evolving sustainability regulations and standards

Additional Information

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.


We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.


We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.


JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary
Washington,DC $99,750.00 - $140,000.00 / year