Carbon Accountant (FLAG) - Contract Position

Carbon Accountant (FLAG) - Contract Position

Remote, San Francisco, Raleigh, New York City

Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Carbon Accountant to support the end-to-end delivery of carbon footprints and climate reporting disclosures aligned with industry standards. This person will have specific experience in Forest, Land & Agriculture (FLAG) emission calculations and will lead clients through technical conversations, GHG emission calculations, and related reporting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, while receiving support from senior team members. Clients range in size, industry, and location, and this person will provide guidance on preparing for and reporting to mandatory and voluntary frameworks such as CDP, Ecovadis, SBTi, and Microsoft. Additional cross-functional support is expected as needed in product development, customer success, and business development.

Expected start date would be in May 2026. This position's employment is anticipated for ~6 months with the possibility of extension. Applicants must be based in North America. Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Key Experience

• Experience in FLAG-related emissions calculations following GHG Protocol Land Sector Guidance & SBTi FLAG Guidance
• 2+ years' experience in GHG emissions accounting.
• Strong motivation and passion for carbon accounting and sustainability.
• Internal & external communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Calculating and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with limited guidance.
• Excellent mathematical skills and ability to work with data in various formats.
• Knowledge of reporting frameworks as it relates to carbon accounting including CDP, SBTi, Ecovadis, etc.
• Familiarity with carbon accounting standards (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to handle several clients and projects at once while meeting deadlines.
• High level of proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.

• Exposure to supplier engagement, inventory management plans, and decarbonization strategies for multiple industries
• Preparing and delivering GHG inventories for limited 3rd party assurance
• Enjoys independent research & process improvement deployments

Skills & Strengths

• Extremely high attention to detail and organizational skills
• Avid learner that is always seeking to expand expertise and share findings with the team
• Proactive, takes initiative, and a problem solver
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills (both internally and externally)
• Excellent time management and ability to navigate competing priorities and deadlines for different clients at the same time
• Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast moving and changing work environment.
• A team player, collaborative but also the ability to work independently with little supervision
• Capable of self-led learning and process implementation
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Asana, and Slack
• Professional presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise
• Able to work on virtual teams across different time zones
• Our ideal candidate will be someone who wants to flourish in a technical analytics environment at the leading edge of sustainability.

What We Offer

• ~6 month contract position - weekly rate (~$1,000 - $1,700) based on experience
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on climate action by helping businesses embrace sustainability
• Remote and hybrid work options

We hire talented and passionate people from a variety of backgrounds because we want our global employee base to represent the wide diversity of our customers. If you're excited about a role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every bullet point listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. If you're a builder at heart, share our company values, and are enthusiastic about making software toolmaking ubiquitous, we want to hear from you.

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